Decatur Arkansas Fire Department

07/01/2026

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

03/23/2026

24-Hour Countywide Burn Ban through 3/24/26 at 8:30AM.

No outdoor, open burning is permitted.

For more information:

During a burn ban, a bright red banner will appear above that says “County-wide Burn Ban in Effect.” Burn Ban Information Outdoor (Controlled) Burning: County Fire Services and the Arkansas Forestry Commission (AFC) have developed these guidelines to determine when controlled open burning is per...

03/21/2026

3/21/26

Update: The Benton County Fire Marshal has extended the 24-Hour Countywide Burn Ban through 3/24/26 at 8:30AM.

No outdoor, open burning is permitted.

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

03/06/2026

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.

02/19/2026

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/

02/18/2026

The Benton County Fire Marshal has extended the 24-Hour Countywide Burn Ban through 2/19/26 at 7:30AM.

No outdoor, open burning is permitted.

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

01/09/2026

The Court-Ordered Burn Ban has ended by order of Benton County Judge Barry Moehring.

Open, controlled burns are allowed in parts of Benton County after submitting an application for a permit.

Residents within city limits must comply with local laws and ordinances. Please review your local city laws before conducting an open, controlled burn.

Notify the County before burning by completing a controlled burn permit online or by calling 479-273-5530. Only the burning of yard waste and agricultural clearing operations are permitted. https://bentoncountyar.gov/fire-marshal/

You must stay with the fire until it is out. If you encounter any problems during the burn, please call 911.

You cannot burn household trash, tires, chemicals, construction demolition, or salvage waste wood or lumber (treated or untreated).

The open burning of anything not specifically exempted is considered a violation of state law.

12/31/2025

12/31/25

NEW YEAR'S EVE BURN BAN

The Benton County Fire Marshal has extended the 24-Hour Countywide Burn Ban through 8am on 1/1/26.

No outdoor open burning, including fireworks, is allowed.

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