Due to critical fire conditions and substantial wildfires that have occurred, Burleigh County Officials have issued a total burn ban effective immediately until further notice. No open flames are allowed regardless of the fire danger rating. The Burleigh County Sheriff’s Department will be operating under a “no tolerance” policy for open flames. The ND Game and Fish Department already has a burn ban instituted for their game management areas which are signed to indicate no fires.
The probable cause of the ignition point of Monday’s fire was an abandoned, small campfire. Residents throughout the County are encouraged to report any unattended areas emitting smoke.
Fire suppression crews continue to work the burn areas and attend to any “hot spots”.
Again, local officials are strongly urging non-resident to stay out of the area to allow fire suppression crews unencumbered access to areas needing attention.