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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 10-16-2024

Elkhorn Fire
Publication Type: News - 10/16/2024 - 09:49

Elkhorn Fire Update: 10/16/2024

Thanks to the successful work of all the firefighters who responded to the Elkhorn fire we can announce that the fire is 100% contained as of today. 

While the fire is contained, that doesn’t mean that the work is done. Firefighters will continue doing suppression repair work through the coming days. 

We would like to thank the Community of Watford City, including businesses and area residents for their heartfelt support throughout the incident. 

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