BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) – North Dakota state agencies are coordinating with local, federal and tribal firefighters and emergency responders to battle several large wildfires that spread quickly on Saturday across western North Dakota, driven by strong winds, dry ground conditions and low humidity.
“Strong winds and dry conditions are creating extremely challenging firefighting conditions, and the state continues to mobilize all available resources to assist local, tribal and federal agencies in protecting lives and property,” Burgum said. “We’re deeply grateful for the incredible heroics of the firefighters, emergency managers and others working around the clock to control and extinguish these blazes. The safety of our citizens is our top priority, and we urge residents to remain vigilant and heed all evacuation orders and warnings.”
Several large wildfires were being fought in western North Dakota Saturday evening including near Grassy Butte, near Johnson’s Corner along Highway 73 and near Mandaree…