Gassville Lifts Burn Ban as Most Arkansas Counties Ease Restrictions

Recent rainfall prompts officials to roll back fire hazard warnings across Northern Arkansas

Apr. 6, 2026 at 9:10pm

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The City of Gassville has announced the lifting of its citywide burn ban, which had been in effect since March 24. Additionally, most North Central Arkansas counties, including Baxter, Marion, Boone, Fulton, Izard, Sharp, Stone, and Newton, have also lifted their burn bans over the weekend following heavy rains on Friday and Saturday. Residents in these areas are now permitted to burn while observing local ordinances and exercising safety precautions.

Why it matters

Burn bans are implemented during periods of high fire risk due to dry conditions, and their lifting indicates that the threat of wildfires has subsided in the region. This is an important development for local communities, as it allows residents to resume certain outdoor activities while still maintaining safety protocols.

The details

The Arkansas Forestry Commission's latest burn ban map shows that the majority of Northern Arkansas counties have lifted their restrictions after the recent rainfall. This includes Gassville, which had imposed a citywide ban on March 24 due to the dry conditions. With the ban now lifted, residents can resume burning while adhering to local ordinances and exercising caution.

  • The City of Gassville announced the lifting of its burn ban on Monday, April 6, 2026.
  • The burn bans in Baxter, Marion, Boone, Fulton, Izard, Sharp, Stone, and Newton counties were lifted over the weekend of April 4-5, 2026.

The players

Arkansas Forestry Commission

The state agency responsible for monitoring and managing fire risks in Arkansas.

City of Gassville

A municipality in Northern Arkansas that had implemented a citywide burn ban due to dry conditions.

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The takeaway

The lifting of burn bans across Northern Arkansas is a positive sign that the region has received sufficient rainfall to mitigate the risk of wildfires. This allows residents to resume certain outdoor activities while still maintaining safety protocols, which is an important development for local communities.