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Drought Raises ‘Serious’ Fire Concern
No surprise here...State Forest Service officials say drought conditions n the region are causing major concern about fires.
A Forest Service spokesman tells the Tribune that the potential for fire and its severity are more serious now than in previous years in June.
Gov. Burgum declared a drought emergency last week and directed state agencies to coordinate drought response efforts.
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