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

**Yes.** Burn ban in effect.

- 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: Scott County, Sevier County, Howard County, Montgomery County, Pike County, Little River County
- JSON: https://burnbantoday.com/api/v1/arkansas/polk-county.json
- Page: https://burnbantoday.com/arkansas/polk-county/

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

Yes. Arkansas Department of Agriculture, Forestry Division lists Polk County as “Burn ban in effect”. Status checked Oct 13, 11:18 AM CDT.

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

Not while the burn ban is in effect. County burn bans in Arkansas prohibit most outdoor burning; read the county's order for exceptions (for example, approved grills or permitted agricultural burns).

## 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 Polk County offices or your local fire department before burning.

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