Wildfire Risk: 15 Counties Are Now Under a Burn Ban in Arkansas

The Arkansas Forestry Division has issued 13 counties under a burn ban with two more counties being added this Monday morning, August 18, 2025. That brings the total to 15 counties so far and counting.

Burn Bans Now in Effect for Several Counties in Arkansas

Meanwhile, the rest of Arkansas has been put under a moderate wildfire risk until further notice. With continued hot, dry weather conditions with hardly any rain, “fires can start from accidental or natural causes and may not become serious.

Arkansas Forestry Division Lists of Counties Under Burn Ban as of August 18

  • Ashley
  • Arkansas
  • Cleburne
  • Crawford
  • Desha
  • Drew
  • Fulton
  • Independence
  • Izard
  • Jefferson
  • Lincoln
  • Sebastian
  • Sharp
  • Perry
  • Prairie
  • Sharp
  • White

See a Map of Which Counties Are Under a Burn Ban

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