Bradley County Judge Klay McKinney declared a burn ban in Bradley County Monday afternoon due to an ongoing stretch of dry weather across South Arkansas. The declaration comes as local authorities aim to prevent potential wildfire hazards.
Other counties currently under burn bans include Dallas, Ouachita, and Union, while surrounding areas remain at risk. As of Monday afternoon at 1:56 p.m., Calhoun, Cleveland, Jefferson, Lincoln, Drew, Ashley, Chicot, and Desha counties are not under burn bans, though the wildfire risk in these areas is classified as moderate.
For the latest updates, including any new burn bans or related developments, visit salinerivernews.com, or visit https://mip.agri.arkansas.gov/agtools/Forestry/Fire_Info.
