ND Sends Firefighting Aid to Nebraska, South Dakota

ND sends firefighting aid to Nebraska, South Dakota

The Peace Garden State is sending two North Dakota National Guard 600-gallon "Bambi Buckets" and some firefighters to support aerial firefighting efforts in Nebraska and South Dakota.

North Dakota sends help to Nebraska and South Dakota to battle wildfires

NORTH DAKOTA – The state of North Dakota is supporting the battle of wildfires in Nebraska by sending two National Guard 600 gallon “Bambi buckets” through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact. North Dakota Emergency Services officials say Nebraska’s two largest fires are 67% and 78% contained. An area of 771,110 acres have been scorched. The North Dakota Forest Service sent an engine and three firefighters to help crews battling the Qury…

North Dakota sends resources to help fight wildfires in Nebraska and South Dakota

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota is stepping up to help battle wildfires in Nebraska and South Dakota. Two North Dakota National Guard 600-gallon “Bambi Buckets” for aerial firefighting have been sent to Nebraska. That state’s two largest fires at 67% and 78% contained. North Dakota Forest Service has sent an engine and three firefighters to assist crews battling a wildfire near Rapid City in South Dakota’s Black Hills. “When our neighbors a…