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Wildfires in southeast Arkansas

Overview

In late August 2026, wildfires impacted southeast Arkansas. The Pine Tree Road Fire in Union County burned over 2,000 acres, leading to the evacuation of approximately 150 residents to shelters in El Dorado. Firefighting efforts involved bulldozers, air tankers, and helicopters, with containment reaching 45 percent as of August 21.

Following this incident, multiple counties in the southeast region reported continuous wildfires. These ongoing fires have created urgent conditions, including risks to public health from poor air quality, road closures, and power disruptions, exacerbated by hot, dry conditions and strong winds.

Entities

Sarah Huckabee Sanders · Entergy · Arkansas Department of Agriculture · Union County · El Dorado

Timeline

  1. 14 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Arkansas counties report continuous wildfires

    Multiple counties in southeast Arkansas are facing continuous wildfires, prompting urgent evacuations and raising concerns over air quality and community safety.

  2. 21 days ago

    [CRIME] 4 sources
    Union County wildfire burns over 2,000 acres in Arkansas

    A wildfire in Union County, Arkansas, has burned over 2,000 acres, forcing 150 evacuations. Firefighters have contained 45% of the perimeter as crews use bulldozers and helicopters to fight the blaze.

Sources

arktimes.com · ca.sports.yahoo.com · kvom.com · ntd.com · thecooldown.com · thelocalreport.in