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Fire
Burleigh County Cancels Burn Ban
Burleigh County has cancelled the burn ban initially instituted on March 13, 2012. Citizens are urged to continue utilizing the Rangeland Fire Index to help determine appropriate days to burn.
ND Rangeland Fire Danger Statement
The ND Rural Fire Danger Guide lists the outdoor activity guidelines for the five danger indices (Low, Medium, High, Very High, and Extreme). Open burning and off-road motorized travel is prohibited when the Fire Index is in the Extreme Category.
The City of Bismarck has permanent burn restrictions in place through an adopted fire code and is excluded from the burn ban. The City of Bismarck allows fire pits if they abide by the City Ordinance.
If a citizen is ever in doubt of what they can and cannot do, they should contact their Emergency Manager or local Fire Department.
Click here to go to the current map of ND Burn Bans in Effect.
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Controlled Burn Procedures
Burleigh County has controlled burn procedures for area residents. Landowners, equipment operators and outdoor enthusiasts are requested to take proper precautions during all open burning situations:
- Citizens should contact the Bismarck/Burleigh Combined Communications Center at 223-9111 before a controlled burn is started so that emergency responders are not dispatched for reports of a fire when it is a controlled burn. Be prepared to give your name, contact number, location of controlled burn, and anticipated duration of the burn. After the burning is completed and the fire is out, again contact the Bismarck/Burleigh Combined Communications Center to inform them of the completion.
- A controlled burn needs to be physically monitored at all times. Once the fire is started, don't walk away until the fire is completely out.
- Be prepared if the fire gets out of hand. Call 911 immediately and have resources available to mitigate the affects (shovels, tractor).
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ND Rural Fire Danger Guide
Residents are urged to follow the precautions in the ND Rural Fire Danger Guide which lists the outdoor activity guidelines for the five danger indices (Low, Medium, High, Very High, and Extreme). Open burning and off-road motorized travel is prohibited when the Fire Index is in the Extreme Category.
The National Weather Service (NWS) issues the ND Rangeland Fire Danger Statement each morning during fire season.
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