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The U.S. Small Business Administration has announced low interest disaster loans to offset economic losses caused by adverse weather.  Small businesses and private nonprofit organizations in North Dakota are now eligible to apply.

$20 million from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda will help communities purchase firefighting slip-on tanker units to expand local wildfire response capacity.

In a letter directed to President Joe Biden through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Burgum requested a major disaster be declared for the period of Oct. 5-6 for Williams and McKenzie counties. 

Drought and fire, in combination this fall, will have a negative impact on forage production the next year.

The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) and North Dakota Highway Patrol have reopened Highway 46 from Kindred to County Road 17. 

The North Dakota Department of Transportation and North Dakota Highway Patrol closed Highway 46 from Kindred to County Road 17 due to reduced visibility from a fire south of the highway.

All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and utility-terrain vehicles (UTVs) can be a great resource for work or play for many user groups across North Dakota. However, due to the high fire risk in many locations across the state, they can also be a cause of concern if precautions are not followed while operating.

Water could be contaminated or water systems damaged after wildfires.  Fire and heat can damage above-ground water system components, and owners should be aware of the risk for damage to electrical components and wellheads. 

State Fire Marshal Doug Nelson has released a statement regarding preliminary findings of wildfires that began in northwestern North Dakota on Oct. 5.

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.