BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Firefighters have a greater handle on two large wildfires burning in western North Dakota, some of several fires that took off in the high winds and dry conditions over the weekend, killing one man and evacuating hundreds of people from their homes.

State, local, federal, and tribal firefighters continue to battle large wildfires across western North Dakota, with efforts expected to last for days, as evacuations remain in effect and at least

Edgar Coppersmith, 47, of Tioga, was identified Tuesday as the second fire-related fatality. He had previously been reported as suffering from a critical injury. Johannes Nicolaas Van Eeden, 26, of South Africa, was identified Saturday as the first fire victim in the Ray area.

A second person has died as a result of North Dakota wildfires and Williams County has declared a state of emergency as fires continue to burn Edgar Coppersmith, 47, of Tioga, was identified Tuesday as the second fire-related fatality.

FEMA has authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Bear Den Fire and the Elk Horn Fire, burning in McKenzie County and on the Fort Berthold Reservation. FEMA Region 8 Deputy Administrator Katherine Fox approved the state’s request for a federal Fire Management Assistance Grant

A second person has died as a result of wildfires in western North Dakota. The Williams County Sheriff’s Office says Edgar Coppersmith, 47, of Tioga, was critically injured in the Ray and Tioga wildfires and succumbed to his injuries.

Fierce winds and dry conditions have fueled wildfires in western North Dakota, resulting in one death and dozens of evacuations