Open Burning Guidance Information 

Effective Tuesday, March 18, 2025 - The LaMoure County Commission requested a Fire Emergency and then set forth Burn Restrictions when the North Dakota Fire Danger Category is Very High, Extreme and/or a Red Flag Warning has been issued for LaMoure County.  Please see the attached declaration.  This will include the cities within the county.  The declaration follows the Statewide Fire Emergency that is in place until May 31, 2025 or until Rescinded.

LaMoure County Fire Emergency and Burn Restrictions Declaration

North Dakota Fire Emergency - Executive Order 2025-04

The interactive map updated by the North Dakota Department of Emergency Services - ND Fire Declarations & Burn Restrictions displays current fire danger and county burn restrictions across the state.

Residents should always review all information prior to burning including knowing local city ordinances, the fire danger and any burn restrictions. Residents that conduct Open Burning when not restricted should call North Dakota State Radio at 701-328-9921 to report the location, time and contact information.

This link provides information on Open Burning: https://deq.nd.gov/AQ/permitting/OpenBurning.aspx

Local city ordinances can be found on their webpages or contact the respective fire chief.