Rising temperatures prompt burn bans in 10 Arkansas counties

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Arkansas – In response to the rising temperatures in Arkansas, numerous counties are placed under burn bans to mitigate fire risks.

The following counties are currently under burn bans:

  • Ashley County
  • Chicot County
  • Faulkner County
  • Hempstead County
  • Little River County
  • Lonoke County
  • Miller County
  • Nevada County
  • White County
  • Woodruff County

The Arkansas Department of Agriculture confirms that it is within the jurisdiction of county judges to issue these burn bans. For further details regarding the burn bans, one may refer to ArkFireInfo.org.

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