Officials say Hubbard Gap fire is 85 percent contained

BANNER COUNTY - Officials continue to work on a wildfire in the Wildcat Hills Monday. Emergency Management Region 22 Coordinator Tim Newman says the fire is about 85 percent contained as of Monday morning.

August 31, 2020Updated: August 31, 2020

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

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State

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Regional

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State

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Sports

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Ag & Outdoor

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