Arkansas Forestry Commission discourages burning

LITTLE ROCK, ARK. – Arkansas Forestry Commission crews are working to contain a 40-acre fire northwest of Violet Hill in Izard County. The National Weather Service in Little Rock has issued a Fire Weather Watch for much of the state, and AFC encourages Arkansans to avoid burning today due to the … [Read more...]

AFC Draws 497 Applications for Arkansas Fire & Ice Landowner Assistance Grant

On Dec. 15, 2009, 497 ARRA Arkansas Fire & Ice Landowner Assistance applications were randomly drawn at the White Oak Theater at the Ozark Folk Center in Mountain View, Ark to determine ranking for consideration for funding. The Arkansas Forestry Commission has received more than $8 million … [Read more...]