HILLSBORO, N.D. — Crews responded to a field fire south of Hillsboro in Traill County on Wednesday, Oct. 1.

The Traill County Sheriff’s Office said the fire was contained by 5 p.m.

Officials told WDAY News that at 2:30 p.m., they were calling firefighters from Grandin for backup. The Sheriff’s Office could not provide additional information at the time because they were actively responding to the fire.

A dispatcher said crews believed the fire was contained earlier in the day, but it flared up again. Multiple fire engines were seen heading toward the fire Wednesday afternoon, and an ambulance was staged nearby.

North Dakota Emergency Response said they were not contacted to assist.

The Traill County Sheriff’s Office said more information will be released later.

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