Most all counties in Western Kentucky are now under burn bans.
The orders are in place due to the extremely dry conditions, and the recent downgrade on the U.S. Drought Monitor to a “Severe Drought” category.
“Severe Drought” is a Level 3 out of 5 on the drought scale.
County Judge-Executives in Kentucky can issue the burn bans under KRS statues.
The issue of a county burn ban generally prohibits the burning of leaves or debris, campfires, open pit cooking and charcoal grilling, along with the use of fireworks and welding.
Violation of the burn ban could result in a misdemeanor citation.
