Arkansas Fire-Related Deaths Surpass 2024 Total

Arkansas fire fatalities surpass last year's total

The Arkansas State Fire Marshal’s Office reports a concerning rise in fire-related fatalities in 2025. As of Monday, 34 deaths have been recorded, surpassing the total of 27 fire-related fatalities in 2024.

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Fire deaths in Arkansas this year have surpassed 2024 totals, nearing highs for last five years | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Arkansas has 34 deaths related to fires so far in 2025, the state fire marshal said Monday, surpassing the 2024 total and reversing a downward trend in fire-related deaths.

Arkansas fire-related deaths surpass 2024 total

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Arkansas state officials reported Monday that fire-related deaths in the state have surpassed last year’s total. Officials with the Arkansas State Fire Marshal’s Office reported that there have been 34 deaths so far this year, passing the 2024 total of 27 fire-related deaths. Working 4 You: Could more have been done to save a North Little Rock man from a deadly fire? Arkansas fire-related deaths have stayed close in rec…

Arkansas fire deaths in 2025 surpass 2024 fatalities

Arkansas fire officials have shared that fire-related fatalities in 2025 have already surpassed last year's total