Local burn bans officially lifted, statewide restrictions remain
UPDATE Nov. 6 at 11:28 a.m.
LOGAN COUNTY, Ky. – Logan County’s burn ban is lifted as of Friday, Nov. 6, according to an executive order by Logan County Judge-Executive Phillip Baker.
UPDATE Nov. 5 at 3:05 p.m.
METCALFE COUNTY, Ky. – Metcalfe County is no longer under a burn ban as of Thursday afternoon.
That’s according to an executive order on Nov. 5, effective immediately.
The Official website of the Commonwealth confirms burn bans remain active in Logan, Marion, Mason, and Washington counties.
Statewide forest fire hazard season rules are still active through early December.
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BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Barren County is no longer under a burn ban following rainy conditions over the weekend.
According to an executive order, the ban was lifted effective Monday, Nov. 2.
However, local counties aren’t entirely off of of the hook just yet.
The Official website of the Commonwealth says multiple other counties remain under burn bans, including Logan and Metcalfe counties.
In addition, outside counties under bans include Floyd, Knott, Laurel, Letcher, Marion, Mason, Nelson, Russell and Washington counties, officials say.
Kentuckians should also remain aware of Kentucky Forest Fire Hazard Season, which remains active through Dec. 15 in every county throughout the Commonwealth.
This means burn restrictions, rather than entire bans, will still be in place.
Officials say during this period, outdoor burning is prohibited between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. within 150 feet of any woodland or brushland. Burning is permitted after 6 p.m. when conditions allow, but all fires must be attended at all times and should be completely extinguished before being left, according to officials.
New 40 will provide additional updates as they are released.
