What you need to know about the statewide burn restrictions - WNKY News 40 Television

What you need to know about the statewide burn restrictions - WNKY News 40 Television

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Earlier this week, statewide fire restrictions were put in place out of an abundance of caution for the spring fire season. Locally, more fires occur during the fall, but fire department activity depends on several factors and can vary from year to year. “If we have a dry spring and it stays breezy, our business could pick up quite a bit. If we get a good bit of rain and people pay attention to what they’re doing, it’ll stay…

Spring Fire Season in Effect Across Kentucky

Kentucky’s Spring Forest Fire Hazard Season is underway, bringing specific daytime burning restrictions to the Commonwealth. As of Sunday, it is now illegal to burn anything within 150 feet of any woodland or brushland between the hours of 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM. State officials say these restrictions are necessary because dry leaves and vegetation, combined with spring winds, create a high risk for rapidly spreading wildfires during the day. If yo…