Daily Fire Danger Rating
Grant County Commissioners declare Fire Emergency & Burn Restriction effective March 6, 2024.
FIRE EMERGENCY & BURN RESTRICTIONS DECLARATION
For
Grant County, North Dakota
Date: March 6, 2024
WHEREAS, Grant County, North Dakota has endured periods of dry conditions with significant vegetative fuels available; and
WHEREAS, all available resources remain committed to protecting life and property; and
WHEREAS, Grant County has either sustained or been threatened with rural fires in the past and the local Emergency Management Office has been in consultation with local fire departments; and
WHEREAS, the impact of fires could threaten the health, well-being, and safety of the citizens in Grant County; and
WHEREAS, the cost of response, inordinate equipment wear/tear and fire damages may be beyond available Grant County resources; and
WHEREAS, the Grant County Commission wishes to regulate activities within Grant County which pose a potential hazard for such loss, should the present weather conditions continue.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Grant County Commissioners declare a Fire Emergency and Burn Restrictions effective when the North Dakota Rangeland Fire Danger Rating is in the High, Very High or Extreme Rating and/or Red Flag Warning for Grant County, North Dakota, effective immediately until rescinded or through December 31, 2024
THE PENALTY FOR VIOLATION OF THIS BURN RESTRICTION IS A CLASS B MISDEMEANOR (NDCC 37.17.1-10.1: MAXIMUM SENTENCE OF 30 DAYS IN JAIL AND A $1,500.00 FINE).
The Daily Fire Danger Rating is available at the following website: https//ndresponse.gov
DATED at Carson, North Dakota this 6th day of March, 2024
North Dakota Fire Danger Rating Map
The ND Fire Danger Map is issued each morning. Although not very often, there are times when weather conditions that develop during the day result in a change to fire conditions and lead to the issuance of a Red Flag Warning.