Dalrymple Declares Rural Fire Emergency

                                                  BISMARCK, N.D. (AP Sept 5, 2012) – Gov. Jack Dalrymple has declared a statewide rural fire emergency.

Dalrymple issued the executive order on Wednesday.

He says weather conditions have created a serious fire threat in much of North Dakota.
     The order applies statewide but restrictions are in place only
in counties when the National Weather Service’s Fire Danger Index
indicates “very high” or “extreme” fire danger.
     Dalrymple’s order allows the state to provide equipment and
other resources to help local and tribal officials in the event of
fire outbreak.