Burn bans are now in effect in several area counties and parishes, including Bowie County in Texas and Miller County in Arkansas.
Fire danger is increasing across the Ark-La-Tex as hot, dry conditions continue.
Burn bans are now in effect in several area counties and parishes, including Bowie County in Texas and Miller County in Arkansas.
Other Texas counties include Cass, Harrison, Marion, Panola, Rusk, Shelby and Upshur.
In Arkansas, burn bans are also in effect in Columbia, Lafayette, Hempstead, Howard and Sevier counties.
Louisiana restrictions include Bossier, Caddo, DeSoto, Natchitoches, Sabine and Webster parishes.
Fire officials urge residents to check local restrictions before burning and to avoid unnecessary outdoor fires. They also warn that cigarettes and trailer chains can create sparks.
With temperatures approaching or exceeding 100 degrees in some areas, officials say even a small spark can quickly lead to a wildfire.
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