North Dakota Fires
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Critical Fire Weather Triggers Red Flag Warnings Across Western North Dakota
No major wildfires are currently burning across North Dakota, but dangerous weather conditions create high potential for rapid fire spread in the west. A Red Flag Warning covers fourteen counties south and west of the Missouri River and Lake Sakakawea. Cured grasslands combined with dry air and gusty winds make any new ignitions difficult to contain.
Conditions and Outlook
A Red Flag Warning is in effect across western and south-central North Dakota due to low humidity, warm temperatures, and westerly wind gusts ahead of a cold front. Significant fire potential remains high across southwestern North Dakota today before dropping to moderate and lower levels over the coming days. Near-critical fire weather also extends through central and southeastern areas before conditions ease into the weekend.
Burn Bans and Land Management
Emergency fire restrictions in the Little Missouri National Grassland prohibit all campfires across Slope, Golden Valley, Billings, and McKenzie counties. Open burning is prohibited in all areas under Red Flag Warnings, with local burn status details available at NDResponse.gov/burn.
What Residents Should Do
- Check local burn status at NDResponse.gov/burn before conducting outdoor activities.
- Postpone all open burning and avoid using equipment that can throw sparks in dry grass.
- Secure trailer safety chains to ensure they do not drag on pavement and ignite roadside vegetation.