# Is there a burn ban in Independence County, Arkansas today?

**No.** No burn ban.

- Checked: 2026-10-13T16:18:57.900Z
- Source: Arkansas Department of Agriculture, Forestry Division (https://mip.agri.arkansas.gov/agtools/Forestry/Fire_Info/Burn_Bans)
- Nearby counties with a ban: Jackson County, Cleburne County, White County, Woodruff County
- JSON: https://burnbantoday.com/api/v1/arkansas/independence-county.json
- Page: https://burnbantoday.com/arkansas/independence-county/

## Is there a burn ban in Independence County today?

No. Arkansas Department of Agriculture, Forestry Division lists Independence County as “No burn ban”. Status checked Oct 13, 11:18 AM CDT.

## Can I burn trash or brush in Independence County?

No burn ban is reported, but you still have to follow state and local outdoor-burning rules (permits, burn hours, what may be burned), stay with the fire and keep water nearby. Cities and fire districts can ban burning on their own.

## Who issues burn bans in Arkansas?

County judges issue burn bans, usually on the Forestry Division's wildfire danger advice; the Division publishes the list of counties with a ban each morning.

## Where does this information come from?

From Arkansas Department of Agriculture, Forestry Division's official county burn-ban map, refreshed every hour on Burn Ban Today, plus Red Flag Warnings from the National Weather Service. Confirm with the Independence County offices or your local fire department before burning.

Always confirm with Independence County officials or your local fire department before burning.