Local Burn Ban Lifted: Some State Restrictions Still In Place

Darren Doyle, story:
The Edmonson County Judge/Executive's Office has announced that the countywide ban on all outdoor burning has been lifted. The current statewide restrictions for fall burning are still in place.

In a statement, Judge Scott Lindsey said: "I have just spoken to our Emergency Management Director, Terry "Moose" Massey, and we have made the decision to lift the local burn ban that has been in place for Edmonson County since November 15, 2023. This is for the local Edmonson County burn ban, only. We are still under the guidelines of the State Burn Ban as outlined by KRS 149.400 listed below. Violators will be subject to the state burn ban fines and punishment."

149.400 Fire hazard seasons -- Fires prohibited -- Exceptions. (1) The periods commencing on February 15 and ending on April 30 and commencing on October 1 and ending on December 15 of each year are hereby declared to be and established as the fire hazard seasons. During the fire hazard seasons, even though the precautions required by KRS 149.375 shall have been taken, it shall be unlawful for any person to set fire to, or to procure another to set fire to, any flammable material capable of spreading fire, located in or within one hundred fifty feet (150') of any woodland or brushland, except between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., prevailing local time, or when the ground is covered with snow.