Bell County Judge David Blackburn has issued an emergency order prohibiting outdoor burning. The order comes as high winds bringing dry air from West Texas is predicted for the next couple days. The order will remain in effect for seven days unless otherwise extended by further order by the

A recent fire weather warning prompted Bell County officials to reissue a burn ban that will last until March 10, and possibly longer.

Washington County officials issued a countywide burn ban on Monday due to heightened fire danger, including from dry and windy conditions. The burn ban prohibits all outdoor burning, according to a county news release.

The Benton County Fire Marshal Lonnie Harrell issued a 24-hour countywide burn ban on Monday, prohibiting all outdoor, open burning for the duration of the ban. Harrell said he issued the ban because of the weather conditions over the past few days.