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Arkansas Guard reports 400,000 gallons dropped on fire

The Arkansas National Guard says aircraft have dropped 400,000 gallons of water on a fire in Calhoun County.

Calhoun County Arkansas DeskSeptember 23, 2026
Arkansas Guard reports 400,000 gallons dropped on fire

Key takeaways

  • The Arkansas National Guard reported the operation.
  • 400,000 gallons of water have been dropped.
  • The fire is in Calhoun County.

The Arkansas National Guard says 400,000 gallons of water have been dropped on a fire in Calhoun County.

Water drops

The Guard’s reported total measures the water released over the fire during the operation. The statement identifies the Arkansas National Guard as the agency carrying out or reporting the effort.

What is known

The fire is in Calhoun County, and the Guard says 400,000 gallons of water have been dropped on it. The report does not establish the fire’s size, cause, start date, containment status, property damage, or whether evacuations are in effect.

Next updates

The Arkansas National Guard’s operation is the immediate development in the report. Updates would clarify whether additional water drops are planned and whether local officials have issued changes affecting residents.

KATV reported the Guard’s 400,000-gallon figure.

What to watch

  • Whether the Arkansas National Guard reports more water drops.
  • Whether local officials issue updates about the fire.
  • Whether officials announce changes affecting Calhoun County residents.

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