Morton County issues burn ban; drought, wildfire threat in region intensifies

Bill to limit wildfire liability for North Dakota power companies passes after 2nd vote

BISMARCK — A bill that would limit the reach of lawsuits against North Dakota electric utility companies when their power lines cause wildfires passed in the state House of Representatives on Friday after initially failing the day prior. Senate Bill 2339 would allow electric utilities to submit wildfire mitigation plans either to regulators or their board of directors, depending on the utility's corporate structure. In exchange, the plans would …

Morton County issues burn ban; drought, wildfire threat in region intensifies

Morton County has strengthened outdoor burning restrictions put in place early this year, as dry conditions and wildfire threats worsen in central and western North Dakota.