Due to the extreme heat and dry conditions, county Judge Marilyn Edwards, in consultation with Fire Marshal Dennis Ledbetter, has issued a burn ban for all of Washington County effective immediately.
In other words, no outdoor burning of any kind (grilling is not considered outdoor burning) until further notice.
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According to officials, the burn ban will be lifted only when weather and moisture conditions permit.
A violation of the county burn ban carries a potential $1,000 fine.
Other Arkansas counties under a burn ban this week include Carroll, Madison, Crawford, Franklin, Johnson, Sebastian, and 25 more.
For an up-to-date map of counties currently under burn bans, visit the Arkansas Forestry Commission website at arkfireinfo.org.
