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Boone County judge issues countywide burn ban







Boone County Judge Robert Hathaway has declared a burn ban for all of Boone County due to dry conditions and increased wildfire risk.

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In a statement, Hathaway said the decision was made after consulting with the county fire coordinator, the Office of Emergency Management, and the Arkansas Forestry Commission. The ban took effect Jan. 2.

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All outside burning is prohibited until further notice. County officials say public notification is underway and are asking residents to help spread the word to prevent accidental fires.

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