Grass fire on Interstate 49 in NW Arkansas caused traffic delays, smoky visibility, and led to a regional burn ban.

A grass fire along Interstate 49 in Northwest Arkansas on Monday afternoon caused significant traffic delays for southbound vehicles, with backups from Springdale to Rogers. Firefighters battled the flames, which affected visibility due to thick smoke. The Arkansas Forestry Division subsequently imposed a burn ban for the entire region. Fortunately, no traffic accidents related to the fire were reported.

October 07, 2024
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