Union County wildfire 95% contained; others reported in Ashley, Bradley, Nevada counties | Arkansas Democrat Gazette
A Union County fire that has burned more than 2,300 acres since Thursday was about 95% contained Sunday afternoon.
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Arkansas Department of Agriculture gives Union County wildfire update
After a fast-moving wildfire began Thursday night in Union County, the Arkansas Department of Agriculture on Saturday gave an update on social media.
Arkansas National Guard sends 2 Black Hawk helicopters to assist with Union County wildfire
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders deployed two Arkansas National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters to assist in fighting a wildfire covering more than 2,100 acres in Union County.
150 people evacuated as crews battle wildfire in south Arkansas - Arkansas Times
About 150 people in Union County have been evacuated as crews worked to contain a wildfire that’s grown to 2,000 acres, Arkansas authorities said Friday morning.
Over 2,000-acre Union County wildfire forces evacuations
A wildfire in Union County, Arkansas, grew to more than 2,000 acres by August 21, 2026, prompting evacuations of approximately 150 residents while firefighting crews struggle to contain the blaze amid extreme drought conditions.
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