<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1fZ01w_0zbrHeoR00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1fZ01w_0zbrHeoR00" width="1600" height="900" ><figcaption>Dry conditions and windy days forced several counties in Region 8 to issue burn bans. (CBS)</figcaption></figure>JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Dry conditions and windy days forced several counties in Region 8 to issue burn bans.Greene County Sheriff Brad Snyder said in a Facebook post that fire departments worked to battle several fires across the county.“Just [Tuesday] afternoon, volunteer departments had five active grass fires going at the same time,” Snyder said.Following the influx of fires, Greene County Judge Rusty McMillion ordered a burn ban effective immediately. In the post, McMillion plans for the burn ban to last until further notice.Later Tuesday afternoon in Craighead County, Judge Marvin Day issued a burn ban effective immediately.In a media release from the county, the directive was requested from the Craighead County District Fire Chiefs and the Arkansas Forestry Services. Up north in Sharp County, Hardy Police Chief Scott Rose said the county was placed under a burn ban. Stay with K8 News for the latest.To report a typo or correction, please click here.</div></body>

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JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Dry conditions and windy days forced several counties in Region 8 to issue burn bans. Greene County Sheriff Brad Snyder said in a Facebook post that fire departments worked to battle several fires across the county. “Just [Tuesday] afternoon, volunteer departments had five active grass fires...

Several counties in Region 8 issue burn bans

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JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Dry conditions and windy days forced several counties in Region 8 to issue burn bans. Greene County Sheriff Brad Snyder said in a 

Several counties in Region 8 issue burn bans

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