Arkansas Fires

Daily Wildfire Report for Arkansas - June 11, 2026

Overview

Arkansas is currently experiencing a relatively stable wildfire situation. Following an elevated fire risk earlier in the spring, recent seasonal transitions, the green-up of summer vegetation, and beneficial rainfall have significantly mitigated the immediate threat. The current National Preparedness Level is 2, indicating that while some geographic areas nationally are experiencing active fires, resource capability remains stable enough to sustain current incident operations.

Current Situation

Fire Activity: Over the last 72 hours, wildland fire activity in Arkansas has remained very low. There are currently no uncontained large fires reported within the state. The Arkansas Forestry Division and local volunteer fire departments remain on alert and are actively monitoring conditions. The potential for new significant wildfires to start in the next several days remains below normal for this time of year due to recent moisture and high summer humidity.

Key Fires:
There are no significant active large wildfires to report in Arkansas at this time. Typical fuels for the region—such as hardwood leaf litter, pine understory, and grasses—are currently retaining enough moisture to prevent rapid fire spread and ignition.

Prescribed Burns and Land Management: The Ouachita National Forest and Ozark-St. Francis National Forests are continuing their planned prescribed burn operations across multiple districts (including the Caddo Womble, Big Piney, and Boston Mountain districts) as weather and vegetation conditions allow. These prescribed fires are strategically planned to reduce hazardous fuel loads, lower future wildfire risks, and restore ecosystems that depend on periodic fire. Additionally, the widespread county-level burn bans that were in effect earlier this year have been lifted.

Air Quality: Air quality across Arkansas remains generally good. However, localized smoke from prescribed forestry burns and agricultural row crop burning may impact some areas. The National Weather Service notes that light transport winds may lead to lower smoke dispersion (Category Day 3 or 4) in central parts of the state, so residents with respiratory sensitivities near burn areas should remain aware and exercise caution.

Weather and Wind Warnings

Current Weather: Hot and humid conditions are persisting across Arkansas today, with daytime temperatures in the upper 80s to mid-90s and moderate to high humidity ranging from 69% to 85%.
Forecasted Weather: Rain chances and scattered thunderstorms are expected to return by Friday and persist through the upcoming weekend. The National Weather Service in Little Rock has confirmed that no significant fire weather concerns or Red Flag Warnings are expected through the period. Winds are anticipated to remain relatively light, generally out of the south to southwest at 5 to 10 mph.

Recommendations

Public Awareness: While the wildland fire risk is currently low, residents are advised to remain vigilant. It is crucial to check with the Arkansas Forestry Division or local county officials for any localized burn status updates before conducting outdoor debris burning. Always ensure campfires and burn piles are fully extinguished, scrape a ten-foot-wide ring down to bare dirt around any debris pile, and never burn on windy days.
Resource Allocation: The Arkansas Forestry Division operates seven wildfire protection districts and maintains trained personnel and equipment year-round. Firefighters and land managers are utilizing this period of low fire activity to conduct training, maintain equipment, and execute critical fuel mitigation projects to clear high-risk areas before the late summer and fall fire seasons.

Resources

For up-to-date emergency information, residents can visit:
National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC): www.nifc.gov
Arkansas Department of Agriculture - Forestry Division: www.agriculture.arkansas.gov/forestry
Arkansas Fire Info (Burn Bans and Prescribed Burns): www.arkfireinfo.org

Stay informed and prepared by monitoring these resources regularly.