Morton County extends local disaster declaration 30 days as fires continue

May 26, 2026

The Morton County Commission voted May 20, 2026, to extend Resolution 2026-11, a State of Local Disaster Emergency for widespread wildland fires, for 30 days at the request of the county attorney; the motion passed unanimously.

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The Morton County Commissioners voted May 20 to extend a local declaration of emergency tied to widespread wildland fires for 30 days.

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