KCSi-T.V. News (May 13, 2013) — While an official burn ban is not currently in effect for Barnes or Stutsman County, authorities are advising against any outdoor open burning.

In Barnes County, Emergency Management along with rural fire departments and the Barnes County Sheriff’s Office are making the advisement, with the county rated in the dangerous category for burning conditions.

The potential exists for large rapidly spreading and erratic behavior of fires.

In Barnes and Stutsman Counties, if dry conditions persist, emergency management, in both counties, at the urging of rural fire chiefs will make requests of burn bans at their respective county commission meetings.