Burn bans issued in the ArkLaTex due to extremely dry conditions

(KSLA) — Dry conditions due to a lack of adequate rainfall are increasing the danger of fire. As a result, ArkLaTex parishes and counties are beginning to ban outdoor burning.

LOUISIANA (statewide, issued Aug. 7)

[RELATED: Statewide burn ban going into effect]

ARKANSAS

Hempstead (issued Aug. 21)
Lafayette (issued Aug. 21)
Miller (issued Aug. 15)
Sevier (issued Aug. 23)

TEXAS

Bowie (issued Aug. 15; remains in effect for 90 days)
Cass (issued Aug. 9)
Harrison (issued Aug. 7; remains in effect 90 days)
Marion (issued Aug. 7)
Morris (issued Aug. 14; ban not to exceed 90 days)
Panola (issued July 27)
Shelby (issued July 24)

Click on the state’s name for maps showing the latest burn bans in Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas:

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