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Here's a round-up of status updates and other information emerging from the fight against what is being called an historic outbreak of wildfires in western North Dakota.

Wildfires: What we know, what we’re hearing

Williams County, ND

BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - UPDATE: (10/6/2024 at 12:27 p.m.): More than eighteen local and regional agencies have been involved in the emergency response to large area grass fires in eastern Williams County on Oct. 5 and Oct. 6, 2024. As of 11 a.m. on Oct. 6, 2024, a large fire is still burning south of Highway 2 between Ray and Tioga, and first responders are continuing to respond to hotspots. Highway 2 is open and passable, but drivers should use caution and be aware of down power lines and poles.

UPDATE: New details emerging on responses to fires across western North Dakota

(REGION) — Wildfires continue to rage across western North Dakota this afternoon. A large fire was reported between Ray and Tioga. The North Dakota Forest Service provided four fire engines with crews, plus another engine and crew from Kindred through a state wildland fire task force and an initial attack crew from New Mexico, to help fight multiple fires. Two North Dakota National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters are providing aerial support with water buckets, and more than two dozen National Guard firefighters have deployed. The Department of Emergency Services deployed an engine with two firefighters.

Wildfires rage in Western North Dakota

Fargo, ND

Bismarck, ND

Grand Forks, ND

Minot, ND

Mandan, ND

Jamestown, ND

Valley City, ND

Williston, ND

Dickinson, ND

West Fargo, ND

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BISMARCK, ND (KXNET) — Local, state, tribal, and federal fire teams continue to respond to the historic grass fire situation, where damages include at least one fatality. A 26-year-old South African man is confirmed to have succumbed to critical injuries from the Ray area fire. A second individual with a critical injury was transported for […]

North Dakota continues to battle historic wildfires

Firefighters and emergency responders fought several wildfires in western North Dakota over the weekend. (Photo provided by North Dakota Governor's Office) State, local, federal and tribal firefighters and emergency responders spent the weekend battling large wildfires in western North Dakota, with the fire response expected to continue for days. The...

1 killed, another critically injured in western North Dakota wildfires

New Mexico State

Tioga, ND

KFYR

First News at Five Sunday: full update on status and scope of all fires

Morton County, ND

Barnes County, ND

Cass County, ND

Burleigh County, ND

Traill County, ND

Grand Forks County, ND

Griggs County, ND

Dunn County, ND

Ramsey County, ND

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BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - UPDATE (10/6/2024 at 3:30 p.m.): Assessment flights are ongoing on Sunday to better understand the status and scope of all wildfires. This update is as of 3:30 p.m. Sunday:. Elkhorn Fire near Grassy Butte:. Size: estimated 12 miles long and 5 miles wide. Contained: 0% contained.

North Dakota battles historic wildfires; latest on status and scope of all fires

BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - North Dakota National Guard helicopters departed Sunday morning to head northwest to help with fighting fires. Under the authority provided by a statewide fire emergency declaration issued by Gov. Doug Burgum on Thursday, the North Dakota Forest Service, North Dakota Department of Emergency Services and North Dakota National Guard mobilized resources to assist local, state and tribal firefighters.

ND National Guard heads northwest to fight fires

Fire crews have been battling a series of fires in western North Dakota Friday night into Saturday as high winds aggravate the situation.

New information on fires that have burned thousands of acres in western ND

Tornado Watch

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(North Dakota Monitor) -The North Dakota Attorney General’s Office has filed suit against the Environmental Protection Agency over records it believes will reveal the federal agency used its regulatory power to intentionally harm the fossil fuel industry. The lawsuit mainly concerns energy sector regulations adopted by the EPA this...

North Dakota Attorney General in Legal Battle with EPA Over Open Records Request

(KNOX) – North Dakota state agencies are coordinating with local, federal and tribal firefighters and emergency responders to battle several large wildfires that spread quickly today across western North Dakota, driven by strong winds, dry ground conditions and low humidity. “Strong winds and dry conditions are creating extremely challenging...

State Agencies Coordinate with Local, Tribal and Federal Resources to Fight Widespread Wildfires in Western ND

BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - The North Dakota Stockmen’s Association has begun receiving reports of livestock lost in the fires in northwestern North Dakota. Julie Ellingson is the executive vice president of the ND Stockmen’s Association. As of Sunday afternoon, she says they have heard from at least one producer who lost livestock in the fire. She suspects more losses will be reported in the days and weeks to come. Many fences had to be cut during firefighting efforts.

North Dakota Stockmen’s Association working to compile resources for ranchers affected by fires

Navigating the process of renewing a driver’s license can become more complicated with age. As senior citizens age, it becomes increasingly important to understand the rules, procedures, and potential options available for renewing their driver’s licenses. In North Dakota, there are specific regulations and accommodations made for seniors to ensure they can continue driving safely and legally.

License Renewal for Seniors in North Dakota: All You Need to Know in 2024

Strong winds have led to power outages across parts of North Dakota this evening. A strong low-pressure system in Canada led to wind gusts above 50 mph across North Dakota at times, with parts of central ND even seeing gusts above 70 mph. This led to power outages across the...

UPDATE: Strong winds cause power outages across North Dakota

FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - Gov. Doug Burgum issued a statement today reaffirming North Dakota’s support for Israel as Monday, Oct. 7, marks the one-year anniversary of the hostage-taking and attacks on Israel by the terrorist group Hamas. Burgum has directed the State Capitol to be lit in blue and white – the colors of the State of Israel’s official flag – tonight and Monday night.