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Elkhorn Fire

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Unit Information

Dakota Prairie National Grasslands 
North Dakota 
Bismarck, 
North Dakota 
58503 
Dakota Prairie National Grasslands 
North Dakota 
Bismarck, 
North Dakota 
58503 

Incident Contacts

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

Elkhorn Fire Update 10-14-2024

Elkhorn Fire
Publication Type: News - 10/14/2024 - 09:53

Elkhorn Fire Update: 10/14/2024

Today, containment of the Elkhorn Fire remains at 75%.  Firefighters will continue to work on identifying and tending to interior hot spots and suppression repair work. 

We are asking the public to help prevent new fire starts by observing and understanding the Dakota Prairie Grasslands Emergency Fire Closure and Restriction. The full Closure can be found at the following link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/dpg/alerts-notices/?aid=91474.  

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