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This map is now considered the most up-to-date official information for size and containment. It will be updated as NDDES receives verified information.

The North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality has published detailed information about disaster remediation, including proper cleanup after a fire or other disasters.

Hunters and other outdoor enthusiasts need to be acutely aware of dry conditions while recreating outdoors.

Due to current weather patterns, residents may experience intermittent smoke over the next few days. Environmental Quality advises residents, especially those with respiratory conditions, to consider limiting prolonged outdoor activities when smoke is present.

Gov. Doug Burgum and fellow state officials surveyed several large wildfires still burning in western North Dakota on October 7th.

Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has activated the Hay Hotline for Rancher Relief.

In the wake of wildfires over the weekend affecting parts of North Dakota, Insurance Commissioner Jon Godfread and State Fire Marshal Doug Nelson are reminding residents of the necessary steps to protect themselves and their property during the recovery process.

Local, state, tribal, and federal fire response continues through a historic fire situation in North Dakota, where damage includes one loss of life and another serious injury.

North Dakota state agencies are coordinating with local, federal and tribal firefighters and emergency responders to battle several large wildfires that spread quickly today (October 5th) across western North Dakota, driven by strong winds, dry ground conditions and low humidity.