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Dry conditions raise wildfire risk across Arkansas

Parts of Arkansas are currently experiencing dry conditions, increasing the risk of wildfires. Sparks from fireworks, outdoor equipment, or open flames can ignite dry vegetation and allow fires to spread quickly.
The Arkansas Department of Emergency Management maintains a county-by-county wildfire danger map, ranking risk as extreme, high, moderate, or low based on fuel, drought, and weather conditions. Many counties are currently at moderate risk, with burn bans in effect for Benton, Carroll, Crawford, Madison, and Washington counties.

Officials urge residents to take precautions: avoid outdoor burning, fireworks, campfires, and open-flame grilling; exercise caution when driving or operating machinery in dry areas; and keep water nearby if sparks could occur. Anyone spotting a fire should call 1-800-468-8834 and avoid flying drones near fires.

Stay informed by checking the county wildfire map and following the Department on social media for updates.

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 Tontitown…

August 19, 2025

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Burn bans issued for Fulton, Izard and Searcy counties

Due to the dry conditions and lack of rainfall, burn bans have been issued for Fulton, Izard and Searcy counties.Violating the burn ban is a misdemeanor that comes with a fine up to $2,500 and jail time up to one year. The burn bans will remain in effect until sufficient…

January 15, 2026

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Boone, Stone counties added to the list of counties with burn bans

Two more counties in north central Arkansas has been added to the list of those with burn bans. Boone and Stone counties are now under burn bans as of Thursday.Boone and Stone join Fulton, Izard and Searcy counties with burn bans in place due to the dry conditions. Violating the…

January 16, 2026

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