06/05/2026
Today, the Mercer County Commission revised its previous decision to implement a total burn ban in the county, opting instead to return to following the State Fire Index to determine whether burns are allowed. The decision came too late to be included in this current week's paper, which had already gone to print. This week's paper includes a story on the commission's earlier decision, made April 28, to implement the full ban. Please note when reading the paper that the April 28 decision is now rescinded by today's decision, which will be more fully reported on in next week's edition.
Mercer County Commission updated the Fire Declaration and Burn Ban. The new fire ban will be based on the State Fire Index. The daily fire index can be found here:
https://ndresponse.gov/burn-restrictions-fire-danger-maps
If you have any questions, please contact your local fire district or reach out to the Mercer Emergency Manager at 701-745-3022.
