Several Southeast Arkansas counties have issued burn bans as dry conditions continue and forecasters call for more hot, dry weather across the region.
Jefferson, Bradley, Cleveland, Dallas, Desha and Lincoln counties have implemented burn bans in recent days as officials work to reduce the risk of wildfires.
The bans come as the National Weather Service forecasts a ridge of high pressure to settle over Arkansas this week, bringing hot and dry conditions with little to no rainfall expected through the remainder of August…