Wildfire Near North Little Rock | Little Rock News

A wildfire erupted near North Little Rock, close to Interstate 40, possibly sparked by lightning from a recent storm. Firefighters responded around 7:26 PM near the Burns Park exit, and the Forestry Division joined to assess if a firebreak was needed to protect the park. Despite some rain Saturday night, the ground beneath remains dangerously dry—grass and pine needles act like tinder. Pulaski County is still under a burn ban. Thankfully, crews got the blaze under control by evening, averting a larger disaster. A stark reminder: even after rain, dry conditions linger—stay safe and heed burn bans. 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/109a14def92ec8c6