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Dry Danger | Jefferson County Wildfire

We spoke with Joe Fox from the Arkansas Department of Agriculture at the scene of a contained wildfire yesterday in Jefferson County. With dry conditions continuing throughout the state, it’s important to remember to follow burn bans and to be mindful of even day-to-day activities that could unintentionally spark a wildfire. Fox says more than 30,000 acres in Arkansas have been burned this year. Learn more about yesterday’s fire and wildfire dangers in our latest video.