ND Burn Ban and Fire Danger Information

North Dakota is a state dictated by seasons.  Some years we have beautiful weather, some years we have a mix and some years we have weather that's less than ideal.  Perhaps the most dreaded weather in North Dakota--and any state for that matter--is drought.  During times of drought hardships befall farmers, ranchers, wildlife and basically affects every person in the state.

During times of drought there are special circumstances that might be of concern.  Two common themes are water conservation and fire warnings or fire bans.  As sportsmen, we have an obligated duty to me aware of fire warnings and bans.  We are out in the field nearly all year long and using special care will help in assuring we do our part to stop fires that damage our resource and could destroy property or even take lives.

This news release is sponsored by the North Dakota Emergency Operations Center System and the North Dakota State Government.  The following links provide information regarding the current Weather Service fire danger levels by county, and information about North Dakota Law as it pertains to outdoor burning.

North Dakota Burn Ban Map and Fire Danger Information

Current North Dakota Fire Danger Restrictions

National Weather Service Fire Watches, Warnings, Forecasts & Index

ND Rangelind Fire Danger Index Statement (BW)

ND Rangeland Fire Danger Index Statement (Color)

North Dakota Fire Danger Guide (pdf)

North Dakota Fire Burn Ban Guide (pdf)

Contact North Dakota EOC:  Phone - 701.328.8100 Web - http://www.nd.gov/des/

Contact County or Counties:  Web - http://www.ndaco.org/

 

NOTE:  The burn map does not necessairly garauntee current (up to the minute) restrictions.  Burn ban announcements can expire and be activated in short order.  Be sure to contact the ND Department of Emergency Services or call the county you'd like to know more information about.  Contact information is included in the table above.