North Dakota Governor declares statewide fire emergency due to extreme fire risk, activating State Emergency Operations Plan.

North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum has declared a statewide fire emergency due to extreme fire risk, with nearly 3,500 acres burned in 67 fires over the past week. The declaration activates the State Emergency Operations Plan and ensures that state agencies, including the Department of Emergency Services and the National Guard, are prepared for rapid firefighting efforts. National Guard members can be deployed as necessary. For more information, visit ndresponse.gov/burn.

October 03, 2024
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