A burn ban is in effect when the North Dakot Rangeland Fire Danger Rating is in the High, Very High, Extreme and/or a Red Flag Warning has been issued. This includes the ignition of fireworks, garbage/pit burning, campfires, and farm or crop land.

Burning will only be allowed  when the North Dakot Rangeland Fire Danger Rating is Low or Moderate upon approval of the local Fire response authority who has jurisdiction over the designated area in Burke County.