The Warren Fire Department conducted a planned training burn of a dilapidated structure on Pierson St. Monday evening, November 7, 2022. These controlled burns are an important part of training for the Warren Fire Department, and they also provide a service to the community by helping to clean up properties. The owners of the properties…
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Bradley County burn ban lifted
Saline River Chronicle was notified Monday morning that the burn ban has been lifted for Bradley County. According to the latest information we have, burn bans have been lifted in Bradley, Cleveland, and Calhoun Counties. While Drew, Ashley, Lincoln, and Union Counties’ bans remain.
Burn ban still in place
Bradley County Judge Klay McKinney says the weekend rain did not alleviate the need for a burn ban. It will continue until fire danger conditions have completely dissipated. No burning of any kind is allowed anywhere in the county. Any violations could result in fines.
Monday update from BC Rural Fire Chief Eddie West about Saturday’s wildfire near Warren
Bradley County Rural Fire Department Chief Eddie West said Sunday afternoon that while fire lines have been established and the fire has been contained within them, there are stumps and other brush that may continue burning for days. Top photo: A fire attack aircraft with the Arkansas Forestry Department prepares for takeoff Saturday at the…
Wildfire danger still high, and burn bans remain in place/plus forecast
Tonight Clear, with a low around 48. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Friday Sunny, with a high near 83. Light southwest wind becoming west southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Friday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 60.…
Burn bans continue, but a chance of rain is coming midweek
Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Tuesday Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Tuesday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind around 5 mph. Wednesday A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with…
No rain in the seven-day forecast
Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 50. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Wednesday Sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph. Wednesday Night Clear, with a low around 52. Calm wind. Thursday Sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the…
Bradley and Cleveland County both under burn bans
Multiple days of temperatures over 100, a heat index expected to rise to near 110 across South Arkansas over the next several days, and only a small chance of rain coming Thursday, Bradley and Cleveland Counties have both issued burn bans as of today, July 19, 2022. As of Tuesday morning, most of the State…
Warren Fire Department conducts controlled burn
The Warren Fire Department conducted a controlled burn of a structure last week on Watts Street. The job was also used as a valuable training exercise for Fire Department personnel. The City has conducted several controlled burns throughout town over the last year. Almost all have been homes or buildings that are in a dilapidated…