Union County fire spreads to more than 2,100 acres, several agencies on scene

UNION COUNTY, Ark. (KNOE) - Several roads are closed and evacuation orders are in place due to an ongoing fire in Union County, Arkansas.

The Union County Sheriff’s Department says Lawson Road/Hwy 129 is closed to all but essential personnel and residents until further notice. Pine Tree Road is closed to all traffic until further notice.

Drivers are encouraged to find alternate routes.

UCSD says evacuation has been ordered for the areas of Lawson Road from Moro Bay Hwy to Nick Springs Road and the vicinity.

According to the National Interagency Fire Center, the fire began around 5 p.m. on August 20 and has burned just over 2,100 acres. They report the fire was started by natural causes.

Several agencies are on scene actively fighting the fire as of 7 a.m. on August 21.

All drivers are encouraged to avoid the area, and if unavoidable, officials urge caution when driving in the area, as visibility can be limited.

Anyone evacuating and seeking shelter from the fire can go to the El Dorado Municipal Auditorium or Immanuel Baptist Church.

No other information is available at this time.