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North Dakota Battling Wildfires; Livestock Loss Being Reported

(Bismarck, ND) — Wildfires hitting western and central North Dakota are causing reports of injuries, death and loss of livestock.

Officials have identified six different wildfires ranging in size from roughly 500 to 25-thousand acres. Three fires are reported 100-percent contained and a fourth is 90-percent contained. The two largest fires — the Elkhorn Fire near Grassy Butte and the Bear Den Fire near Mandaree — were still listed as zero-percent contained as of Sunday afternoon.

The North Dakota Stockmen’s Association says it has started receiving reports of livestock lost during in the wildfires. Officials say they’ve received a report from at least one livestock producer and they’re expecting more reports to come in. The Stockmen’s Association, NDSU Extension and the State Department of Agriculture are putting together a list of resources for livestock producers that’s expected to be ready today. Those who are missing livestock should contact the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association.

North Dakota Forest Service Fire Manager Ryan Melin said he’s “fought fires across the nation” and he’s “never seen anything like this.” Governor Doug Burgum is expected to visit fire-damaged areas today.

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