Burn bans issued for Fulton, Izard and Searcy counties

Craighead County under burn ban

JONESBORO — The recent dry conditions in Craighead County led officials on Wednesday to issue a burn ban until further notice.

County judge issues burn ban

Faulkner County is now under a burn ban.

Burn bans issued for Fulton, Izard and Searcy counties

Due to the dry conditions and lack of rainfall, burn bans have been issued for Fulton, Izard and Searcy counties.Violating the burn ban is a misdemeanor that comes with a fine up to $2,500 and jail time up to one year. The burn bans will remain in effect until sufficient rain falls. The Arkansas Forestry Division website has the entire state listed in the moderate category of wildfire danger. Twenty six of the state’s 75 counties are currently u…

Burn Ban Put Into Effect for Freestone County, Texas

A Burn Ban has been put into effect today by Freestone County Commissioners Court with a unanimous vote. The Order Prohibiting Outdoor Burning was signed by County Judge Lloyd Lane, and Commissioners Andy Bonner (Pct. 1), Will McSwane (Pct. 2), Richard McGowan (Pct. 3), and Clyde Ridge, Jr. (Pct. 4) on January 14, 2026 and filed by County Clerk Renee Gregory. A violation of the Burn Ban is considered a Class C misdemeanor, punishable by a fine n…

Reminder: Burn ban in effect for Pottawatomie County - Shawnee News-Star

Local reports Pottawatomie County commissioners on Tuesday, Jan. 13, enacted a burn ban for all of Pottawatomie County. The countywide burn was set to remain… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Commissioners renew burn ban

Ratifying the county’s burn ban, paying weekly expenses, and discussions during the commissioners’ court reports were the only items for the regular commissioners’ court meeting held on Wednesday, Jan. 7.