Crews are battling 54 wildfires across Arkansas, spurred by high winds. Major highways have been closed, including Interstate 530, due to the fires. Little Rock has seen seven fires, including at Walmart and Goodwill locations. No injuries have been reported so far. The historic St. Joseph Center in North Little Rock is also ablaze. Power outages have affected 27,000 customers in Central Arkansas. Motorists are advised to avoid certain areas due to closures. The fires have caused disruptions and difficulties for residents in the impacted areas. No further details have been provided at this time. For updates, follow local authorities and news sources for the latest information. Benjamin Hardy is the managing editor for the Arkansas Times and can be contacted at benjaminhardy@arktimes.com for further inquiries.
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