Governor Jack Dalrymple has extended his executive order issued April 1, 2015 until April 30, 2015 for the state in response to dry conditions, unseasonably high temperatures and high winds. In his executive order, Dalrymple issued a burn ban for areas in the North Dakota Fire Danger Rating designated as "High," "Very High," or "Extreme," and/or when a Red Flag Warning has been issued for an area. Burning will be allowed in designated areas with a "Low" or "Moderate" Fire Danger Rating if approved by the local fire response authority that has jurisdiction over the area. The burn ban includes the City of Bismarck.
In response to the extremely dry weather conditions that have created a serious fire threat, the Bismarck Fire Department asks citizens to refrain from the use of recreational fires when the fire danger rating is designated in the high, very high, or extreme categories and/or when a Red flag warning has been issued for the area. When the fire danger rating is in the low to moderate category, recreational fires are allowed within the city limits.
The fire danger index for Tuesday, April 14, 2015 is:
RED FLAG WARNING.
Recreational fires in Bismarck are regulated and include: chimineas, fire pits, outdoor fireplaces, and portable outdoor fireplaces. These fires are limited to a total fuel area of 3’ diameter x 2’ height.
Please check the fire danger rating each day by going to: www.weather.gov/bis/fire
We ask for the cooperation of residents to refrain from the use of recreational fires and to use common sense when weather conditions are windy and dry.
For more information and to learn more about chimineas and fire pit safety please see the link below: