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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.

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.