Strong winds and dry conditions turned northern Rolette County into a wildfire battleground this weekend. Flames crept dangerously close to Rolla, knocking out power and forcing a few evacuations as crews worked to contain the blaze. Meanwhile, 13 separate fires continued to[...]
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Wildfire Potential High in Spring and Today
Outdoor enthusiasts need to be aware of ground conditions while enjoying spring activities. Increased human activity outdoors in spring, combined with dead ground vegetation and high winds, make this time of year highly susceptible to wildfires. Because of highly variable weather patterns,[...]
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Gov. Armstrong declares statewide fire emergency as drought conditions persist; fire risk high
BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong today signed an executive order declaring a statewide fire emergency and activating the State Emergency Operations Plan as above average temperatures and below average precipitation continue to worsen drought conditions and increase the risk of wildfires. “North[...]
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North Dakota Prepares for Earlier, and Longer Spring Fire Season
“We’ve seen severe to extreme drought through the winter across western North Dakota, and moderate drought along the southern and southeastern portions of the state,” says Meteorologist Megan Jones with the National Weather Service in Bismarck. “The lack of significant snowpack during[...]
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Bill would let North Dakota state firefighters retire earlier
State firefighters in North Dakota may soon find early retirement within their reach, as lawmakers review a pivotal bill aimed at aligning their benefits with other public safety officials. House Bill 1112 seeks to allow these brave professionals, currently eligible for retirement[...]
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Fires are torching Montana, and the money is running out
As the rain thankfully falls, there will be a small reprieve from the fire concerns. But single storm won’t right the rain deficit, and the fire threat is likely to remain through the fall. In Montana, where they’ve been fighting fires all[...]
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Fire crews battle to halt spread of Montana blaze, largest in the U.S.
The largest wildfire in the country is burning not far west of Minot. The Lodgepole Complex fire is burning in East-Central Montana and has thus far swallowed up more than 270,000 acres. Cooler, more humid weather that past few days has allowed[...]
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Soldiers Arrive in Saskatchewan to Battle Raging Wildfires
The weather pattern has shifted slightly here in North Dakota leaving less haze on the horizon, but in Northern Saskatchewan, the fight against the fires is still gearing up. Get the details in this AP article published on the Bismarck Tribune. [...]Read[...]