Portion of Highway 275 between Beemer and Wisner closed due to fire

BEEMER, Neb. (WOWT) – A fire has shut down both directions of a highway in Cuming County.

The Nebraska Department of Transportation announced Sunday afternoon that U.S. 275 is closed in both directions between Wisner and Beemer because of a fire.

Officials say the fire is moving quickly and to avoid the area.