Rudd's Crossing Volunteer Fire Department

09/04/2026

Just a reminder, Columbia County is still under a Burn Ban.

From Arkansas Department of Agriculture “ Wildfire risk is increased across Arkansas, and the Department of Agriculture is asking residents to stay alert and use caution. Dry weather has made it easier for fires to start and harder to keep them contained, which means even small outdoor fires can spread quickly under the right conditions.”

Due to a lack of rainfall the entire state is under a High Fire Risk. Please do your part in making sure both your communities and your firefighters stay safe by not burning.

🚫Avoid outdoor debris burning.
🚫Do not start camp fires while camping
🚫Do not light/pop fireworks during Labor Day
🚫Do not discard ci******es outside.
🚫Avoid parking vehicles on dry grass.
🚫Use caution with equipment that creates sparks.

08/27/2026

Just a little friendly reminder that even though we got some rain we ARE still under a burn ban! 🚫🔥🚫

08/23/2026

08/12/2026

All 75 Arkansas counties are currently at a moderate wildfire risk, and 23 counties have active burn bans. At the moderate level, fires that may have been routine a month ago can ignite more easily, spread faster, and require more resources to control. With excessive heat and dry conditions moving into the state, we expect fire risk to continue increasing.

We are urging all Arkansans to avoid outdoor burning, postpone any activities that could create sparks, secure trailer chains, avoid parking on dry grass, and follow all county burn bans and local restrictions.

Report any wildfire immediately to the Department’s Forestry Dispatch at 1‑800‑468‑8834.

You can monitor conditions on the Department’s county‑by‑county wildfire map and follow us on social media for ongoing updates.

08/03/2026

Columbia County is under burn ban until further notice!

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08/03/2026

‼️Columbia County is officially under a BURN BAN‼️

‼️Again, dispose of cigarette 🚬 butts properly. Not out your vehicle windows!

‼️Be extremely mindful/careful of outdoor grilling!

🎯FIREFIGHTERS please put your 🔥 burn ban signs out🎯

03/30/2026

The majority of Columbia County is classified as being in "severe drought" status, with a very small area in "moderate drought" status, according to the United States Drought Monitor map

03/23/2026

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03/12/2026

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03/09/2026

We are still currently under a burn ban. Follow our page for updates!