Wildfire Near Lawson Forces Evacuations | Little Rock News

A massive wildfire near Lawson has forced evacuations, swallowing over 2,000 acres and becoming the largest fire in the area’s history. Sparked by a suspected lightning strike yesterday, high winds and darkness hampered early response—air tankers couldn’t fly. Nearly 50 homes and 150 people were evacuated last night, sheltering at the El Dorado Municipal Auditorium and Immanuel Baptist Church. Today, reinforcements arrived: two air tankers, state bulldozers, and National Guard Black Hawks dropping water and retardant. Though no structures are damaged and no injuries have been reported, the fire remains volatile—with strong winds and embers threatening containment lines. Officials warn severe storms tomorrow could ignite new blazes, keeping the situation under intense watch. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e51985f03e163821