BILLINGS COUNTY, N.D. (ND Forest Service) – As of 8:00 AM MDT today, firefighters are reporting 70% containment and an estimated 5000 acres burned for the Horse Pasture Fire in the North Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park (TRNP) and the McKenzie District of the Little Missouri National Grassland.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation at this time. The winds last night caused some flare ups, but responders are optimistic despite wind gusts expected again today. At this time, no structure damage has been reported, but the CCC campground and other infrastructure in the park could still be at risk.
Update from USDA Forest Service: As of 9:30 a.m. MDT today, April 7, firefighters are reporting 50% containment and an estimated 5000 acres burned for the Horse Pasture Fire in the North Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park (TRNP) and the McKenzie District of the Little Missouri National Grassland. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. Lighter winds yesterday have helped responders as they continue to contain the wildland fire. At this time, no structure damage has been reported, but the CCC campground and other infrastructure in the park are still at risk, as well as some private residences on the north end of the fire.
WATFORD CITY Just inside the entrance to the North Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park, two bison were keeping an eye on some of the people working to contain a sprawling wildfire that ignited over the weekend.
The animals were lying in the grass across from stacks of blue and orange Gatorade set aside for those responding to the fire Wednesday, and park staff were monitoring them while describing their efforts to control the flames.
The 5,000-acre Horse Pasture Fire was 50% controlled Wednesday. Lighter winds have helped crews battling the blaze, according to Beth Hill, acting outreach and education manager for the North Dakota Forest Service.
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(Bismarck, ND) Work is continuing to contain a massive wildfire burning in western North Dakota.
As of 1:00 p.m. Thursday, firefighters are reporting 65% containment and an estimated 5000 acres burned for the Horse Pasture Fire in the North Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park and the McKenzie District of the Little Missouri National Grassland.
Responders conducted burnout procedures Wednesday night, which involves eliminating vegetation with controlled burns to establish a perimeter to contain the fire. At this time, no structure damage has been reported, but the CCC campground and other infrastructure in the park could still be at risk.
The USDA Forest Service maintains closures for the areas affected by the Horse Pasture wildfire, as well as the area in the South Unit of TRNP impacted by the wildfire last week. These orders are to protect public health and safety, and are in effect until further notice.