Wildfire Risk: Multiple Counties 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
• Miller
• Sebastian
• Sharp
• Perry
• Prairie
• Sharp
• White

See a Map of Which Counties Are Under a Burn Ban

Residents Should Stay on Alert and Cautious

Caution should be on high alert, living in the burn ban communities, and precautionary measures should be of high importance in the rest of the state. See an updated map of burn bans now in effect, with more expected to be added depending on weather conditions. Burn bans are determined by fuel conditions, drought, and long-range weather forecasts. There are generally 4 risk levels: low, moderate, high, and extreme.

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Extreme is the highest, which means fires start quickly, spread quickly, and burn intensely. Any fire started has the potential to become potentially dangerous and erratic.