Arkansas Bans All Outdoor Burns, and that Includes the Popular Trend of Field Burning

Arkansas bans all outdoor burns, and that includes the popular trend of field burning

Arkansas isn't taking any chances when it comes to wildfires. As the Wynne Progress reported in March, Cross County became one of approximately 40 of the state's 75 counties that implemented a burn ban due to the increased wildfire risk posed by frequent grass fires.  It was an aggressive step for a county facing a moderate risk of wildfire danger, per the Arkansas Forestry Division. Most of northern Arkansas was under high risk, so a ban there …

Moderate wildfire risk continues statewide; burn ban remains in Arkansas County, 20 others

EASTERN ARKANSAS — There remains a moderate risk of wildfire danger throughout the entirety of the state of Arkansas, according to the Arkansas Forestry Division. That is a level two out of four on the scale. Under a moderate risk of wildfire danger, fires may start from accidental causes and have the potential to become […] The post Moderate wildfire risk continues statewide; burn ban remains in Arkansas County, 20 others appeared first on Stut…