Grand Forks County, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — On the evening of Friday, April 25, 2025, a wildfire broke out approximately one mile east and slightly north of Grand Forks Air Force Base, within a designated wildlife area. The fire was reported around 7:45 p.m., prompting an immediate response from the Grand Forks Air Force Base Fire Department, the Emerado Fire Department, and other local firefighting units.
Due to the challenging terrain, firefighters utilized all-terrain vehicles equipped with water tanks to access and combat the blaze. The fire was contained to the wildlife area, and no injuries or structural damage have been reported at this time. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Did you know?
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The wildfire season in North Dakota typically begins in early April and continues through late October.
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Grand Forks Air Force Base has a state-of-the-art fire station designed to respond swiftly to both structural and wildland fires.
I’m Chris Harper, and I’m reporting for TRF News.