State of emergency declared as thousands of acres burn in Eastern Kentucky wildfires
No official evacuations have been ordered; volunteer fire crews working to protect threatened buildings.
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No official evacuations have been ordered; volunteer fire crews working to protect threatened buildings.
“We’re trying to take advantage of that break as much as we can and realizing that it’s going to turn dry again shortly,” a Division of Forestry official said.
No official evacuations have been ordered and volunteer fire crews have worked to protect threatened buildings.
October marks wildfire season across Kentucky, a time when wildfires can be more easily started and spread quickly. Local leaders urge people to know the burn restrictions that are in
Wildfires are dangerous and can quickly spread. Knowing how and when to burn debris or other fires safely can prevent starting a wildfire— avoiding jail time.