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Elkhorn Fire

Unit Information

North Dakota 
Bismarck, 
58503 
North Dakota 
Bismarck, 
58503 

Incident Contacts

  • Fire Information
    Email:
    steven.best@usda.gov
    Phone:
    701-989-7283
    Hours:
    8:00 am - 4:30 PM

Elkhorn Fire Update 10-13-2024

Elkhorn Fire
Publication Type: News - 10/13/2024 - 08:24

On Saturday, firefighters continued to work hot spots mainly in the interior of the fire area. The work that the firefighters completed over the past week was tested by the higher winds. Their efforts proved to be successful as the fire lines held. 

Today, there in an increase in containment to 75%. 

In the coming days, Suppression Repair work will begin in some areas. Suppression repair is the work done to repair or minimize the fire impacts to resources and lands that resulted from firefighting activities.