Almont Fire Department

08/16/2026

🔥 Burn Ban Reminder🔥

Despite the recent rains, Morton County remains under a burn ban.

While some areas received beneficial rainfall, portions of Morton County did not receive as much rain and remain dry. Conditions can vary significantly across the county, so please don’t assume that recent rainfall means it is safe to burn.

Please continue to follow the burn ban and refrain from outdoor burning until the ban has officially been lifted.

Thank you for helping protect our communities, homes, property, and first responders. 🚫🔥

Open burning is prohibited, including:
-Campfires
-Controlled burns
-Agricultural burning
-Outdoor fireplaces and wood-burning chimineas
-Fireworks (aerial and ground)
-Garbage/pit burning
-Charcoal and wood-fired grills/smokers
-Outdoor welding and hot work

Gas grills, gas patio fireplaces, gas camp stoves, and similar gas-fired devices are allowed ONLY if they are:
✔️ On a hard, non-organic surface
✔️ At least 15 feet from vegetation
✔️ Used with a fire extinguisher or water source readily available

Please do your part to help prevent wildland fires by ensuring trailer chains are not dragging and avoiding parking or driving on dry grass.

Violations of the Fire Emergency and Burn Ban are a Class B Misdemeanor and may result in penalties of up to 30 days in jail and a $1,500 fine.

08/08/2026

In the summer, parts of North Dakota can experience abnormally dry or even drought conditions. As producers work to cut and bale hay, the risk of hayfield fires increases. Inspecting hay equipment and replacing worn parts are key steps in preventing fires.

08/07/2026

08/02/2026

08/01/2026

⚠️High Fire Danger⚠️

Morton County is in high fire danger.

That means burn restrictions are in place today.

What's Included (when the ND Rangeland Fire Danger Rating is High, Very High, Extreme, or Red Flag Warning)

No Open Burning: Includes campfires, controlled burns (i.e. wood piles, tumbleweeds, tree piles, etc.)

|cropland/agricultural burning, outdoor fireplaces and chimineas, fireworks aerial, fireworks ground, garbage/pit burning, charcoal grills/smokers, wood fire grills/smokers.

What's Excluded Controlled Devices: Only when device(s) (gas grills, gas patio fireplaces and chimineas, gas
camp stoves, is/are on a hard, non-organic surface and 15' away from vegetation and an extinguisher or water source is readily available on site.

More information on the County Burn Restrictions can be found here

https://www.mortonnd.gov/fire

07/22/2026

We are flying our flag at half staff in honor of our longtime member and friend William “Bill” Bahm. We all appreciate his years of dedication to our department. He certainly will be missed. Our condolences go out to his family and friends.

07/22/2026

We send our deepest sympathies to Bill’s family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with them in this difficult time.

View William "Bill" J. Bahm's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

07/20/2026

A Red Flag Warning is in effect for today. If any fires start, they can spread easily under these conditions.

04/25/2026

On behalf of the Almont Fire Department and the Almont Ambulance Service we’re would like thank the Almont’s Women’s life chapter 745 for preparing an incredible meal for our monthly meetings for both departments. The food, decor, and your presence were very much appreciated! Thank you again!