Two camper fires occurred in cities both named Bismarck but located in different U.S. states.
Bismarck, North Dakota — On May 29, 2026, around 1:40 a.m., a camper caught fire in the parking lot of the Bismarck Event Center. Firefighters arrived within minutes and extinguished the flames. Two people inside escaped unharmed. The cause is under investigation.
Bismarck, Arkansas — On May 25, 2026, a camper fire broke out on Chestnut Drive. Bystanders noticed the fire, called emergency services, and attempted to put it out with a garden hose before firefighters arrived. An assistant fire chief pulled the victim from the camper. The victim was taken by ground ambulance and then airlifted in critical condition.