Is there a burn ban in Wells County today?
North Dakota · Tuesday, October 13, 2026
No
No — there is no burn ban in Wells County right now
From the notice
Fire danger index today: Low. This Burn Restriction includes all of Wells County. Declaration expires 2027-01-01.
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North Dakota burn bans today
- Burn ban
- Partial / advisory
- No ban
- Red flag / fire weather
Nearby counties
None of the 8 closest counties has a burn ban.
Questions about burning in Wells County
Is there a burn ban in Wells County today?
No. North Dakota Department of Emergency Services lists Wells County as “Burn restrictions declared, not triggered today”, in effect since Aug 16, 2026. Status checked Oct 13, 12:28 PM CDT.
Can I burn trash or brush in Wells 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 Wells County offices or your local fire department before burning.