Decatur Arkansas Fire Department

Update: The burn ban is extended through 10/14/26.
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The Benton County Fire Marshal has issued a 24-Hour Countywide Burn Ban.

No outdoor open burning is permitted.

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

An annual reminder to adhere to fireworks ordinance. As always everyone have a safe weekend.

Please be weather aware this evening. The fire and police departments will keep a close eye on this situation. You can sign up for weather alerts on Benton County website.
https://bentoncountyar.gov/bcalert/

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A Slight (2 of 5) to Enhanced (3 of 5) Risk of severe weather is in place across southwest Missouri and southeast Kansas today. Two rounds of thunderstorms are expected this afternoon through tonight. Supercell thunderstorms are expected first, followed by a line of thunderstorms overnight. All hazards will be possible, including large hail, damaging wind gusts, and a few tornadoes.

Burn Ban has been extended.

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/