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A burn permit does not override a county burn ban. SE Arkansas bans track drought and wind; permits apply when burning is allowed. Check both the permit office and the ban status the morning you light.
What to verify
- Verify ban status the same day
- Follow permit pile-size and time rules
- Keep water/equipment on hand; know 911 landmarks
Habit: if wind rises, put it out early — do not ‘watch it’.
Pine desk tip: neighbor complaints often start with smoke on laundry day — site piles considerately when legal.
Sources: County judge / emergency management burn ban notices; Forestry burn permit literacy. Evergreen explainer — not breaking news.