Residents may notice smoke and a strong smell of smoke throughout Fordyce and Dallas County this evening.
A large forest fire, reported to be approximately 2,300 acres, is currently burning in Union County and 80% contained at this time. Winds from the south may carrying smoke northward into our area.
There have been several fires reported throughout Dallas County over the past week; however, at this time, we are not aware of any active fires currently burning in our immediate area.
🔥 Dallas County remains under a BURN BAN.
Please DO NOT conduct any outdoor burning or have open flames outdoors. Dry conditions combined with wind can allow a fire to spread very quickly.
If you observe an active fire or believe there is an immediate emergency, call 911.
Please use caution and help us prevent additional fires.
