Rogers, AR Fire Regulations: Wildfire Zones (2026)

Unlike California or other high-wildfire-risk states, the City of Rogers does not appear to have an adopted wildfire hazard severity zone map or a Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) code overlay imposing special ignition-resistant construction or defensible-space mandates within city limits. Wildfire risk in the region is addressed at the county level: the Benton County Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) identifies wildland-urban interface areas where development has encroached into forested environments, noting that WUI structures often have limited fire-suppression resources and rely on wells rather than municipal water. Within Rogers, fire risk is managed primarily through the adopted 2021 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code and the Rogers Fire Department Open Burn Policy, which together control recreational fires, open burning, wind limits (no burning over 10 mph), and burn bans. Burn bans for wildfire conditions can be declared by the Governor of Arkansas, the Benton County Judge, the Rogers Fire Chief, or the Rogers Fire Marshal, and any active ban voids automated burn permits. Residents in or near interface areas should monitor the Benton County Fire Marshal and the statewide arkfireinfo.org for conditions. This entry reflects the absence of a Rogers-specific wildfire-zone ordinance and points to the county plan and adopted fire codes that do apply.