BURN RESTRICTIONS IN PLACE:

WHEREAS, Bowman County, North Dakota is experiencing conditions favorable for wildfires (drought conditions, high winds, lower humidity’s, significant fuel supplies, spotty rainfall, etc.); and

WHEREAS, Bowman County, North Dakota has already experienced rural fires as of this date; and

WHEREAS, the impact of these fires could threaten health, well-being and safety of the citizens of Bowman County; and

WHEREAS, all available resources remain committed to protecting life and property from these fires; and

WHEREAS, the cost of response, inordinate equipment wear and fire damages may be in excess of county resources.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of the Bowman County Commissioners declare a burn restriction on open burning, fireworks, garbage piles and pits in Bowman County, effective as of this date.   The only allowed exception to this restriction is the responsible use of gas grills, used at a safe distance from combustible materials.  This restriction will be in effect when the North Dakota Rangeland Fire Index rating is in the High, Very High or Extreme category and/or a Red Flag Warning has been issued for Bowman County, North Dakota.  The daily Rangeland Fire Index can be found at the following website:  https://ndresponse.gov/burn-ban-restrictions-fire-danger-maps

This restriction also includes the incorporated cities in Bowman County.

ANY INDIVIDUAL WHO WILLFULLY VIOLATES THE BURN RESTRICTION IS GUILTY OF A CLASS B MISDEMEANOR (NDCC 37-17.1-10): MAXIMUM SENTENCES OF 30 DAYS IN JAIL AND A $1500 FINE.