Forest fire hazard season begins in Kentucky on Feb. 15

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Forest fire hazard season is right around the corner in Kentucky.

Starting Thursday, Feb. 15, between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. it is unlawful for a person to set fire to or procure another person to set fire to any flammable material that could spread fire, including within 150 feet of any woodland or brush, unless the ground is covered in snow.

All fires should be attended until they are extinguished.

To get a burn permit, you can contact the Bowling Green Fire Department through this link here. And if you live outside of Bowling Green, Warren EMA says to call the Bowling Green Police Department dispatch at 270-393-4244 to let them know about your controlled burn.