McCracken County added to growing burn ban list

McCracken County has been added to the growing burn ban list for western Kentucky. 

County Judge-executive Craig Clymer noted that most of McCracken County is under moderate drought conditions, and no immediate relief is in sight. The ban is effective beginning at 4 pm Tuesday.

County Judge-Executive Perry Newcom announced a burn ban for Crittenden County on Monday. The county's brush yard is also closed until further notice.

Crittenden County joins the city of Benton, who also imposed a burn ban this week.

Carlisle and Livingston counties are also under burn bans, according to the Kentucky Division of Forestry.

The state of Kentucky also reminds you that the annual fall burning restrictions go into effect this Saturday, Oct. 1 through Dec. 15.

During forest fire hazard season, it is illegal to burn between the hours of 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. within 150 feet of any woodland or brushland.  

There is an elevated risk of fire this week across the region with low humidities, gusty winds in the forecast, and an ample supply of dry fuels on the ground.