The Arkansas Forestry Commission has lowered the wildfire danger for Arkansas from extreme to high because of scattered rain across the state and elevated humidity values.
Officials said open burning is still discouraged, since fires can escape and containment can be difficult when the wildfire danger is high.
According to the commission’s website, about 50 counties are under a burn ban. Officials are encouraging people to obey the bans and use care with any outdoor activity that may spark a fire, including lawn mowing.
Commission spokeswoman Sheila Doughty said over the weekend, fire crews suppressed 15 fires that burned about 69 acres. Doughty said two small fires were reported in Dallas and Izard counties.
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