Desha County is still under a burn ban as of August 25, 2025 with 28 of 75 Arkansas Counties placed on burn ban and the remaining counties classified as moderate on the Wildfire danger. Fire can start from accidental causes. May not become serious, but caution should be taken.
Risk levels are determined by fuel conditions, drought status, and long-term weather forecasts. They are categorized by how easily fires can start and how hard they are to contain. The risk level definitions are:
Low: Fuels do not ignite easily. Weather conditions will lead to slow spread and relatively easy to control fires.
Moderate: Fire can start from accidental causes. May not become serious, but caution should be taken.
High: Fires ignite easily and spread quickly. Unattended brush fires and campfires are likely to escape. Fires may become serious if not attacked early.
Extreme: Fires start quickly, spread furiously, and burn intensely. Every fire started has the potential to become large. Expect extreme, erratic behavior.
