Ione Fire and Rescue

09/01/2026

08/31/2026

Here we go again

08/31/2026

Wildfire risk levels show how easily fires can start and how difficult they are to contain. They’re based on fuel dryness, drought conditions, and long‑range weather patterns across Arkansas.

A Low risk means vegetation doesn’t ignite easily, and any fire that does start will spread slowly and is usually straightforward to control.

A Moderate risk means fires can start from accidents or routine activities. They might not become serious, but extra caution is needed.

A High risk means fires ignite easily and spread quickly. An unattended brush pile or campfire can escape containment, and fires that aren’t addressed early may grow large.

An Extreme risk means fires can start in minutes, spread rapidly, and burn intensely. Any ignition has the potential to become a significant wildfire, with unpredictable and dangerous behavior.

08/31/2026

When burn bans are in place and fire danger is high or extreme, the choices we make outdoors matter. Outdoor debris burning should be avoided entirely, because even a small fire can escape and become a wildfire under dry conditions.

Residents should stay aware of conditions in their area by checking the Department’s county-by-county map: https://mip.agri.arkansas.gov/agtools/Forestry/Fire_Info

Your actions can prevent wildfires and protect the firefighters who respond when one starts.

08/31/2026

Chicken house fire tonight. Huge thanks to Booneville Rural, Grayson Fire and the Arkansas Forestry.

08/29/2026

Mutual Aid Assist on Highway 23 in Scott County

08/26/2026

Arkansans can now track where wildfires are burning and how the state is responding in real time. The Department has launched a new active wildfire dashboard that shows current and year‑to‑date wildfire totals, acreage impacted, and details for each incident, including locationand acreage.

As you use the dashboard to stay informed, please remember these important safety guidelines:

• Never approach or investigate a wildfire. Rapidly changing conditions such as intense smoke, heat, falling debris, and unpredictable winds make areas around active fires extremely dangerous.
• Do not fly drones near wildfires. Unauthorized drones ground firefighting aircraft, slow response, distract crews, and create serious airspace hazards.
• Follow all instructions from fire authorities and only enter affected areas once officials confirm it is safe.
• Report wildfires immediately to Forestry Dispatch at 1‑800‑468‑8834.

View the dashboard: https://nifc.maps.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/34991c7fefb64ad7a89cb3905d1c6398 #

08/26/2026

From National Weather Service · Last updated 55 mins ago
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH
628 IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING
AREAS

IN ARKANSAS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 43 COUNTIES

IN CENTRAL ARKANSAS

CONWAY FAULKNER GARLAND
GRANT LONOKE PERRY
POPE PRAIRIE PULASKI
SALINE WHITE YELL

IN EASTERN ARKANSAS

JACKSON LAWRENCE MONROE
RANDOLPH WOODRUFF

IN NORTH CENTRAL ARKANSAS

BAXTER BOONE CLEBURNE
FULTON INDEPENDENCE IZARD
MARION NEWTON SEARCY
SHARP STONE VAN BUREN

IN SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS

BRADLEY CLEVELAND JEFFERSON

IN SOUTHWEST ARKANSAS

CALHOUN CLARK DALLAS
HOT SPRING OUACHITA PIKE

IN WESTERN ARKANSAS

JOHNSON LOGAN MONTGOMERY
POLK SCOTT

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ARKADELPHIA, ASH FLAT, ATTICA,
AUGUSTA, BATESVILLE, BEEBE, BENTON, BOONEVILLE, BRINKLEY, BRYANT,
BULL SHOALS, CABOT, CALICO ROCK, CAMDEN, CAVE CITY,
CHEROKEE VILLAGE, CLARENDON, CLARKSVILLE, CLINTON, CONWAY,
COTTON PLANT, DANVILLE, DARDANELLE, DE VALLS BLUFF, DES ARC,
FAIRFIELD BAY, FLIPPIN, FORDYCE, GLENWOOD, HAMPTON, HARDY,
HARRISON, HAZEN, HEBER SPRINGS, HORSESHOE BEND, HOT SPRINGS,
HOXIE, JASPER, KINGSLAND, LESLIE, LITTLE ROCK, LONOKE, MALVERN,
MAMMOTH SPRING, MARSHALL, MCCRORY, MELBOURNE, MENA, MORRILTON,
MOUNT IDA, MOUNTAIN HOME, MOUNTAIN VIEW, MURFREESBORO, NEWPORT,
NORMAN, NORTH LITTLE ROCK, OLA, OXFORD, PARIS, PERRYVILLE,
PINE BLUFF, POCAHONTAS, RISON, RUSSELLVILLE, SEARCY, SHERIDAN,
SUMMIT, THORNTON, WALDRON, WALNUT RIDGE, WARREN, WESTERN GROVE,
AND YELLVILLE

08/25/2026

There will be someone in the office at the fire department tomorrow from 11-1 and 5-7, to collect dues. Thank you for your support!!

08/11/2026

Below is some information on ISO rating and why it is so important to help support your local fire departments.