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Arkansas Forestry Commission fights nearly 100 wildfires Wednesday

Fire officials in Arkansas are combating numerous wildfires due to dry and windy conditions, with a Red Flag Warning issued across the state.
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture's Forestry Division is partnering with local fire departments and federal agencies to manage these wildfires.
Evacuations have begun for residents in areas affected by large wildfires caused by downed power lines, particularly on Sycamore Drive.
Multiple fires have been reported in Garland County, with many attributed to downed power lines.

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bentoncourier.com

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Multiple fires break out across Saline County

Arkansans were left reeling following a string of wildfires across the state on Wednesday.

7 days ago·Benton, United States

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NWAHOMEPAGE

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Arkansas Forestry Commission fights nearly 100 wildfires Wednesday

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Arkansas Forestry Commission fought 96 wildfires across the state Wednesday. Officials with the commission said the fires have been contained, but some are still burning. LRFD crews respond to several fires across Little Rock, including Goodwill Arkansas headquarters Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders said Thursday that more than 160 members of the Arkansas Forestry Commission are fighting the wildfires. Firefighters are s…

8 days ago

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The Globe & Mail

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Crews battle wildfires in Arkansas

Crews responded to dozens of fires in Arkansas, where strong winds added to the wildfire risk. The National Weather Service said the state's midsection saw wind gusts as high as 59 mph this week.

8 days ago·Canada

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KTBS

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Firefighters battle dozens of wildfires across the state of Arkansas

TEXARKANA, Ark. - Firefighters across the state of Arkansas are on high alert as dry and windy conditions have intensified the danger for wildfires.

8 days ago

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KTLO LLC

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Wildfires in Marion County burn multiple structures

Photo courtesy of Marion County OEM Firefighters battled multiple fires across Marion County on Wednesday night as extreme fire danger conditions persist. A fire in the Lakeway community scorched approximately 10 acres before crews from Lakeway, Peel, and Pine Mountain, with assistance from the Arkansas Forestry Division, contained the blaze. The fire involved a barn and surrounding wildland but did not threaten any additional structures. Meanwh…

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High winds fuel dozens of fires across state, including at NLR's historic St. Joseph Center

Crews were working to contain at least 54 wildfires across Arkansas as of early Wednesday evening, including several in the Little Rock area. Among them was a blaze at the historic St. Joseph Center in North Little Rock.

9 days ago

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