De Queen Fire Department

03/27/2026

Sevier Co is under a burn ban. Please do not burn during this time.

03/12/2026

02/10/2026

Risk levels are determined by fuel conditions, drought status, and long-term weather forecasts. They are categorized by how easily fires can start and how hard they are to contain. The risk level definitions are:

01/23/2026

Please share this updated list.

01/23/2026

De Queen Mayor Jeff Brown says city officials are closely monitoring the approaching arctic air mass (now upgraded to a Winter Storm Warning) and urges residents to prepare now. SWEPCO has notified the city that utility crews will be pre-staged in De Queen, which could speed response times if power outages occur - which, if freezing rain occurs, could be very likely.

An Extreme Cold Warning will follow the winter storm, with temperatures expected to stay below freezing for days and reaching as low as zero degrees. Mayor Brown strongly emphasized protecting water lines, noting that during a past cold snap most damage came from frozen pipes inside homes, not water main breaks. Brown urges residents to let faucets drip at a slow, steady stream, especially overnight. “A couple of dollars in water can save you thousands in repairs,” he said, adding it also helps maintain city water pressure.

City and county crews are also coordinating on road safety. Sevier County Judge Sandra Dunn has offered county assistance to sand steep and heavily traveled streets including Second, Third, Fourth, Sixth and Ninth Streets and Coulter Drive. Barricades may be placed if conditions worsen. “Please don’t go around barricades,” Brown warned. “Those hills can turn dangerous quickly.”

Local and state officials are urging residents to avoid all travel is possible.

Water emergencies can be reported to the De Queen Water Department’s 24-hour line at (870) 584-7891.