Is there a burn ban in Emmons County today?
North Dakota · Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Partial
Restricted today: controlled burns in Emmons County
From the notice
Banned today: controlled burns. Fire danger index today: Low. Excludes the cities of Braddock, Hague, Hazelton, Linton, Strasburg. Declaration expires 2026-11-01.
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North Dakota burn bans today
- Burn ban
- Partial / advisory
- No ban
- Red flag / fire weather
Nearby counties
3 of the 8 closest counties have a burn ban.
Questions about burning in Emmons County
Is there a burn ban in Emmons County today?
Partial. North Dakota Department of Emergency Services lists Emmons County as “Restricted today: controlled burns”, in effect since Apr 6, 2026. Status checked Oct 13, 10:44 AM CDT.
Can I burn trash or brush in Emmons County?
No burn ban is reported, but you still have to follow state and local outdoor-burning rules (permits, burn hours, what may be burned), stay with the fire and keep water nearby. Cities and fire districts can ban burning on their own.
Who issues burn bans in North Dakota?
County commissions declare burn restrictions that switch on at a set level of the daily North Dakota Fire Danger Index (and during NWS Red Flag Warnings). Open burning is not allowed anywhere when the index is Extreme.
Where does this information come from?
From North Dakota Department of Emergency Services's official county burn-ban map, refreshed every hour on Burn Ban Today, plus Red Flag Warnings from the National Weather Service. Confirm with the Emmons County offices or your local fire department before burning.