Hwy 94 East Fire Department

10/12/2026

Update: The burn ban is extended through 10/14/26.
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The Benton County Fire Marshal has issued a 24-Hour Countywide Burn Ban.

No outdoor open burning is permitted.

For more information: https://bentoncountyar.gov/fire-marshal/burn-ban-information/

10/08/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Multiple Agencies Respond to Structure Fire on Blackburn Road Rural Lowell

Firefighters from Hwy 94 East, Rogers Fire Department, Hickory Creek Fire Department, and Pafford EMS responded to a reported structure fire in the 11,000 block of Blackburn Road in Lowell.
Battalion Chief 4104 was the first unit to arrive and found four outbuildings heavily involved in fire, along with multiple utility terrain vehicles (UTVs) burning on the property.

Fire crews worked quickly to prevent the flames from spreading to the nearby residence, successfully saving the homeowner's house from becoming involved in the fire. Units from Hwy 94 East and HCFD established water shuttle operations. The fire was brought under control within approximately 20 minutes of Engine 4111's arrival. No injuries were reported among residents or responding firefighters.

Units on scene were:

Lowell Fire Department
Engine 4111
Ladder 4132
Tender 4121
Battalion Chief 4104

Hickory Creek Fire Department
Engine 8111
Tender 8121
Chief 8101

Highway 94 East Fire Department
Chief 4502, Firefighter 4580

Rogers Fire Department
Engine 2
Engine 6
Rescue 2
Battalion Chief 1

Pafford EMS
Medic 257

The quick actions of responding crews and strong cooperation between agencies were instrumental in preventing the fire from spreading to the residence and causing further property loss."
For additional information, contact the Lowell Fire Department.

10/07/2026

10/02/2026

09/27/2026

The Benton County Fire Marshal has lifted the burn ban.

Controlled burn permits can be submitted online here: https://bentoncountyar.gov/fire-marshal/

09/21/2026

Come check us out at Arvest Ball Park October 3rd! Springdale Fire Department is putting on their annual Touch a Truck event!! This 100% free for all ages. See you there!

Touch a Truck is coming! Bring the whole family out for a FREE day of trucks, equipment, emergency vehicles, and tons of fun! We’ll see you Saturday, October 3rd at Arvest Ballpark!

09/15/2026

09/12/2026

Reminder! The Benton County Fire Marshal has extended the 24 Hour Burn Ban and will continue to extend this burn ban until further notice. No outdoor, open burns are permitted until further notice. To check the status of the burn ban, please visit our website: https://bentoncountyar.gov/fire-marshal/burn-ban-information/

09/11/2026

Today, Friday, September 11, 2026, is the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, and various 9/11 stair climb events are taking place across the United States to honor the victims and first responders. This morning Firefighter M. Tinz took part in the Razorback Battalion Army ROTC stair climb in Fayetteville.