Burn bans expand across north central Arkansas as fire danger rises

Hot and dry conditions have prompted widespread burn bans across north central Arkansas, with much of the region now under restrictions.
As of Tuesday morning, Marion, Boone, Newton, Searcy, Fulton, Izard, Sharp and Baxter counties are all under burn bans.

A map from the Arkansas Forestry Division shows nearly all of northern Arkansas under high wildfire danger, with many counties already issuing burn bans. Most of north central Arkansas is now under some form of restriction.

Izard County Judge Eric Smith urged residents to comply, saying, “We do not want to have to charge anyone under this statute, so please help us keep our community safe and do not burn during this time.” Boone County Judge Tyler Gentry said his county’s decision came after consulting with emergency management and forestry officials.

Mostly clear conditions are expected to continue over the next week, with only slight chances of rain Tuesday and Friday.

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