Avoca Fire Department

04/27/2026

03/21/2026

Update: The Benton County Fire Marshal has extended the 24-Hour Countywide Burn Ban through 3/24/26 at 8:30AM.

No outdoor, open burning is permitted.

For more information:https://bentoncountyar.gov/fire-marshal/burn-ban-information/

02/24/2026

The Benton County Fire Marshal has issued a 24-Hour Countywide Burn Ban through 2/25/26 at 6:30AM.

No outdoor, open burning is permitted.

For more information:https://bentoncountyar.gov/fire-marshal/burn-ban-information/

02/19/2026

Pea Ridge National Military Park will conduct prescribed fire operations Friday through Sunday, February 20 to 22, subject to weather conditions falling within the parameters of prescribed fire prescriptions. To assure visitor safety, some areas inside the park, including roads and trails, may be closed while fire operations are taking place and for a short period after completion.

Weather conditions permitting, up to 450 acres of fields and forest will be burned to maintain and restore the historic landscape of the battlefield area. The reduction of available fire fuels and invasive plant species are additional goals of the prescribed fire operation.

Though fire managers make every effort to minimize smoke impacts to surrounding communities, smoke-sensitive individuals may want to avoid outside activities on the day(s) of the operation.

For additional information on whether prescribed fire operations will occur on any given day, please call the park’s Visitor Center at (479) 451-8122.

02/19/2026

The Benton County Fire Marshal has EXTENDED the 24-Hour Countywide Burn Ban through 2/20/26 at 7:30AM.

No outdoor, open burning is permitted.

For more information:https://bentoncountyar.gov/fire-marshal/burn-ban-information/

02/18/2026

The Benton County Fire Marshal has extended the 24-Hour Countywide Burn Ban through 2/19/26 at 7:30AM.

No outdoor, open burning is permitted.

For more information: https://bentoncountyar.gov/fire.../burn-ban-information/

01/23/2026

Home heating fires are the second leading cause of home fires in the United States. As temperatures drop, please take extra precautions to keep your home warm and safe.

- Keep anything flammable at least 3 feet away from heat sources, including fireplaces, wood stoves, and space heaters.
- Never use an oven or stove to heat your home.
- Turn off fireplaces, wood stoves, and space heaters before going to bed or leaving the house.
- Test all smoke alarms and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms, including battery backups, in case of power outages.
- If using a non-electric heat source, make sure it is in a well ventilated area.
- Never use outdoor-specific heaters for indoor use.

Travel Safety
- Please stay off roadways if possible to reduce the risk of accidents during severe winter weather.

Extra Resources:
- If you are in need of a warm place to stay, Christ & Neighbor (address: 1211 W Hudson Rd) will be open from 6pm to 6am on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night.
- Sign up for free county weather and emergency alerts at www.bcalert.com

Stay safe this weekend!