Walsh County Emergency Management

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Today (Friday, May 22, 2026), Walsh County is in Moderate Fire Danger. As always, be careful when you burn, but conditio...
05/22/2026

Today (Friday, May 22, 2026), Walsh County is in Moderate Fire Danger. As always, be careful when you burn, but conditions are more favorable today.

Reminder: Even though Walsh County no longer has a burn ban in place, please be extremely cautious when burning. We are ...
05/21/2026

Reminder: Even though Walsh County no longer has a burn ban in place, please be extremely cautious when burning. We are in a very high fire danger today. YOU are still responsible for any fires you set.

Effective immediately, the Burn Ban for Walsh County, ND has been rescinded. It is still a good idea to contact the disp...
05/19/2026

Effective immediately, the Burn Ban for Walsh County, ND has been rescinded. It is still a good idea to contact the dispatch center at 701-352-5000 to let them know when you start and end your burns. Thank you,

Low risk for fire Sunday, May 17, 2026. During low or moderate risk days, a burn permit is not required and the burn res...
05/17/2026

Low risk for fire Sunday, May 17, 2026. During low or moderate risk days, a burn permit is not required and the burn restrictions specifically allow for burning during these days.

Still under extreme fire weather conditions today (Friday, May 15th). Red Flag Warning is in effect until 9:00 p.m.
05/15/2026

Still under extreme fire weather conditions today (Friday, May 15th). Red Flag Warning is in effect until 9:00 p.m.

RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT FRIDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA AS WELL...
05/14/2026

RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT FRIDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA AS WELL AS NORTHWEST AND WEST CENTRAL MINNESOTA...

The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has upgraded the Fire
Weather Watch.

* AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, West Polk, Norman, Clay,
Kittson, Roseau, West Marshall, East Marshall, Pennington, Red
Lake, East Polk, North Clearwater, Mahnomen, South Clearwater,
West Becker, East Becker, Wilkin, West Otter Tail, East Otter
Tail and Grant. In North Dakota, Towner, Cavalier, Pembina,
Benson, Ramsey, Eastern Walsh, Eddy, Nelson, Grand Forks,
Griggs, Steele, Traill, Barnes, Cass, Ransom, Sargent,
Richland and Western Walsh.

* WINDS...Southwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become
difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

05/12/2026
05/12/2026

Presently dry fuels, low humidity and gusty winds will create conditions where fires can escape control more easily and be difficult to contain this afternoon into early evening. Exercise caution if using outdoor equipment, and avoid burning during this time.

As of today, May 13th, 2026 at 2:30 p.m., Walsh County is under a Conditional Burn Ban until November 1, 2026. Please re...
05/11/2026

As of today, May 13th, 2026 at 2:30 p.m., Walsh County is under a Conditional Burn Ban until November 1, 2026. Please read the Proclamation in its entirety for further details.

Address

638 Cooper Avenue
Grafton, ND
58237

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 12pm
12:30pm - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 12pm
12:30pm - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 12pm
12:30pm - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 12pm
12:30pm - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 12pm
12:30pm - 4:30pm

Telephone

+17013522311

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