Burn Restriction & Fire Index

Dunn County is currently under a FIRE Emergency Declaration & Burn Ban

Restriction details are below and also available at the following link

Restrictions

Restrictions for Very High, Extreme and/or Reg Flag Warning

1. Travel off of surfaced roadways, regardless of use

2. Camp fires including those in developed campgrounds inside a fire ring

as well as the additional restrictions listed below for High

3. ALL restrictions from lower fire dangers.

Restrictions for High

1. Smoking in Open areas

2. OPEN burning, which includes the ignition of fireworks, garbage and campfires that are not contained in a fire ring

3. Any ASH producing stoves or grills

4. Burning of Pits and large piles of debris

Restrictions for LOW/MODERATE

1. Burning of Pits and large piles of debris

Allowances

IF water and firefighting equipment including a 2A fire extinguisher is available:

1. Propane and white gas stoves and grills at any fire danger level

2. Camp fires if fire danger is low, moderate, or High IF burning in a developed camp ground, within a fire ring

3. 2 track travel if fire danger level is low, moderate, or High

4. Smoking inside a vehicle, building, or designated area clear of any dry vegetation or combustible material

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)

For controlled burn procedures (pits, tree piles, large piles of debris), please utilize the linked document provided below.

Sarah Duttenhefner - Dunn County Emergency Manager

Office (701) 573-4612

Cell (701) 290-1769

Emergency Burn ban and Fire Restriction August 5, 2026 Emergency Burn ban and Fire Restriction August 5, 2026