A brush fire ignited near Beaver Lake in Benton County, Arkansas, on Friday afternoon, March 14, 2025. Multiple emergency responder agencies, including the Hickory Creek Fire Department, Lowell Fire Department, Washington County AR Forestry, and Highway 94 East Fire Department, responded to the scene. The high-speed winds across the state caused the flames to spread faster, bringing the fire dangerously close to homes. No injuries have been reported.
The fire was contained on the side of the lake near Hickory Creek, but crews continued to battle the blaze on the Piney Point side. Additional resources were requested as the fire advanced toward Lowell, Arkansas.
As of March 15, 2025, the fire has been contained after burning for three days near Pine Creek Hollow and crossing Beaver Lake. The Gravette Fire Department confirmed that the wildfire is now under control.
For a visual update on the efforts to contain the fire near Beaver Lake, you can watch the following news report: