Burn bans in Arkansas
In Arkansas, County Judges declare local burn bans under the county emergency-declaration authority in Ark. Code § 12-75-108. The Department of Agriculture's Forestry Division publishes a statewide map of every county's status, but the map is an image with no accompanying county list or data feed, so it cannot be read automatically.
All counties in Arkansas
| county | Status | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Ashley | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Baxter | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Benton | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Boone | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Bradley | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Calhoun | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Carroll | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Chicot | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Clark | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Clay | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Cleburne | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Cleveland | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Columbia | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Conway | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Craighead | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Crawford | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Crittenden | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Cross | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Dallas | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Desha | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Drew | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Faulkner | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Franklin | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Fulton | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Garland | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Grant | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Greene | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Hempstead | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Hot Spring | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Howard | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Independence | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Izard | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Jackson | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Jefferson | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Johnson | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Lafayette | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Lawrence | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Lee | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Lincoln | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Little River | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Logan | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Lonoke | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Madison | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Marion | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Miller | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Mississippi | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Monroe | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Montgomery | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Nevada | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Newton | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Ouachita | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Perry | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Phillips | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Pike | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Poinsett | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Polk | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Pope | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Prairie | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Pulaski | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Randolph | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Saline | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Scott | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Searcy | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Sebastian | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Sevier | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Sharp | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| St. Francis | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Stone | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Union | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Van Buren | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Washington | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| White | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Woodruff | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Yell | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
How Arkansas decides
- Arkansas has 75 counties. Each County Judge can declare or lift a burn ban independently.
- The state's own burn-ban map is a picture, not a data feed — the Forestry Division publishes no machine-readable list, so no site (including this one) can report live county-by-county status automatically.
- Second-largest search volume for burn-ban information of any state we track, but the least structured official source — check with your County Judge's office or local news before burning.
Penalties in Arkansas
Burning during an active ban is "unlawful burning" under Ark. Code § 5-38-310, a Class A misdemeanor. Counties can also set their own local fines on top — Jackson County, for example, fines $25–$300 per violation. The County Judge's or Sheriff's office in force where you are governs.
Classification: Class A misdemeanor · Maximum fine: up to $2,500, up to 1 year in jail
Common questions about Arkansas burn bans
Is there a burn ban in Arkansas right now?
No county-level burn ban is currently reported by Arkansas Dept. of Agriculture — Forestry Division for Arkansas. Municipal rules within a county may still apply.
How does Arkansas issue a burn ban?
In Arkansas, County Judges declare local burn bans under the county emergency-declaration authority in Ark. Code § 12-75-108. The Department of Agriculture's Forestry Division publishes a statewide map of every county's status, but the map is an image with no accompanying county list or data feed, so it cannot be read automatically.
How long does a burn ban last in Arkansas?
Bans are issued by county officials and typically stay in effect until conditions improve or the order expires. Some counties set explicit expiration dates; others leave a ban open-ended until lifted. Check each county's page for the expiration listed on the current order.
What are the penalties for violating a burn ban in Arkansas?
Burning during an active ban is "unlawful burning" under Ark. Code § 5-38-310, a Class A misdemeanor. Counties can also set their own local fines on top — Jackson County, for example, fines $25–$300 per violation. The County Judge's or Sheriff's office in force where you are governs.
burnbanradar reports the counties-level orders as published by Arkansas Dept. of Agriculture — Forestry Division. Municipal ordinances may impose stricter rules. When Arkansas Dept. of Agriculture — Forestry Division does not list a county, that does not mean no ban exists — verify with the county office. The published order governs.