With the National Weather Service warning of an extended heat wave and no rain in sight, the wildfire danger is quickly increasing across the state of Arkansas. Because of that, three counties in north central Arkansas, Fulton, Stone and Sharp have issued burn bans.
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s wildfire danger map shows the entire state listed in the moderate, or two out of a four, category for wildfire. The moderate category means: Fire can start from accidental causes. It may not become serious, but caution should be taken…