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Multiple Arkansas counties under burn ban; entire state under ‘moderate’ wildfire risk

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Multiple counties in Arkansas have issued burn bans as the entire state is in “moderate” wildfire risk.

The Arkansas Forestry Division shows 13 counties under a burn ban as of Monday morning:

  • Fulton
  • Izard
  • Sharp
  • Cleburne
  • White
  • Perry
  • Prairie
  • Jefferson
  • Arkansas
  • Lincoln
  • Desha
  • Drew
  • Ashley

On Monday, Sebastian County Judge Steve Hotz and Crawford County Judge Chris Keith issued burn bans for their counties.

The entire state is currently under a moderate wildfire risk, according to the Arkansas Forestry Division.

Under a moderate risk, “fire can start from accidental causes. May not become serious, but caution should be taken,” the department said.

This is a developing story. Stay with KNWA/FOX24 for the latest.

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