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Arkansas Wildfire Intelligence

Official situation reports, containment progress, and county-level threat analysis for Arkansas.

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13
Active Fires
1,237
Acres Burned
8
Counties

Air Quality Near Active Fires in Arkansas

Air quality data from AirNow.gov (EPA), measured near each fire's location.

Find Wildfires by County

Search by fire name or county to jump straight to a specific incident in Arkansas.

Active Wildfires by County in Arkansas

Understanding Wildfires in Arkansas

So far, 13 active wildfires have been recorded burning a combined 1,236 acres in Arkansas, based on official NIFC data.

The largest currently active fire in Arkansas is the Whitlow Junction Fire in Ashley County, at 360 acres and 0% contained.

Right now, active fires span 8 different counties in Arkansas: Ashley, Baxter, Benton, Garland, Izard, Miller, Searcy, Yell. Use the county filter above or the search box to jump straight to your area.

Containment refers to the percentage of a fire's perimeter that firefighters have secured with control lines, not how much of the fire is extinguished. Read more about containment strategy in our glossary.

Want to know your own area's wildfire exposure? Try our Wildfire Risk Assessment tool →

Frequently Asked Questions

How many active wildfires are in Arkansas right now?

There are currently 13 active wildfires reported in Arkansas, covering a combined 1,236 acres.

What is the largest active wildfire in Arkansas?

The largest currently active wildfire in Arkansas is the Whitlow Junction Fire at 360 acres, 0% contained.

Which counties in Arkansas have active wildfires?

Active wildfires are currently reported across 8 counties in Arkansas: Ashley, Baxter, Benton, Garland, Izard, Miller, Searcy, Yell.

How do I find wildfires in a specific Arkansas county?

Use the search box above or the county buttons under "Active Wildfires by County" to filter this page down to a single county. Every incident card also shows which county it's burning in.

How often is this data updated?

Active fire data is pulled from NIFC every 20 minutes. AI-generated situation summaries refresh whenever new official data is reported for a given fire.

Where does this data come from?

All incident data comes from the National Interagency Fire Center's official WFIGS feed. AI summaries are generated strictly from that official data and never invent facts.

How can I see wildfires in other states?

Visit the national dashboard or use Search to filter by any state.

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