Burn bans issued in at least 8 Kentucky counties
WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Burn bans are now active in at least eight Kentucky counties as of Friday morning, accordiing to Commonwealth of Kentucky.
This includes the following, according to the official website of the Commonwealth of Kentucky:
Burn bans generally prohibit the outdoor burning of any material, including but not limited to charcoal grilling, bonfires, campfires and burning leaves. In addition, fireworks lighting may also be prohibited depending on the county.
Each burn ban is issued by an executive order by a county judge-executive. Violation of a burn ban is a misdemeanor punishable by law, officials say.
This list may grow as increased wildfire conditions persist.
We will provide an update as further announcements are released.
