120-Acre Wildfire Prompts Evacuations Near Magnolia

A wildfire northeast of Magnolia, Arkansas, had burned about 120 acres and prompted evacuations as firefighters worked to contain it. The blaze was reported near County Road 47 and Columbia Road 511, with dry conditions and rising winds contributing to its spread; aerial crews were also assisting. Officials reported no injuries or structural damage, though power was shut off in the affected area. Rugged Cross Cowboy Church was opened as a temporary shelter, and residents were urged to avoid nearby roads. The cause remains under investigation.