LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission says fireworks will be allowed July 4 at seven state recreation areas.

The seven are Branched Oak State Recreation Area near Malcolm; Fort Kearny SRA near Kearney; Memphis SRA near Memphis; Fremont SRA near Fremont; Two Rivers SRA near Venice; Pawnee SRA near Emerald; and Wagon Train SRA near Hickman. Fireworks will be allowed from 8 a.m. until midnight.

Signs at the recreation areas will point the way to designated fireworks sites. Boundaries will be clearly marked.

Use of fireworks elsewhere in state areas or at other times is prohibited. Only fireworks approved for sale in Nebraska are permitted.

A park entry permit is required for all vehicles entering state recreation areas.