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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 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 rain falls.

The Arkansas Forestry Division website has the entire state listed in the moderate category of wildfire danger.

Twenty nine of the state’s 75 counties are currently under burn bans.

Burn ban list expands in north central Arkansas

Newton County has been added to the list of burn bans in north central Arkansas due to dry conditions.Newton County now joins Boone, Stone, Fulton, Izard, Searcy and Mountain Home with burn bans in place. Violating a burn ban is a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of up to $2,500…

January 22, 2026

In "Arkansas News"

Dry conditions prompt area counties to issue burn bans

Dry conditions in August have prompted some counties in North Central Arkansas to issue burn bans. As of Thursday morning Izard, Fulton, and Sharp counties have issued burn bans. On Wednesday the city of Briarcliff listed a burn ban within city limits. A dry July and August are prompting local…

August 15, 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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