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Fall Forest Fire Hazard Season in Kentucky By John Mura/Robin Hartman Frankfort, KY - With wildfires raging in the western United States, Kentuckians are reminded that as the state enters its Fall Forest Fire Hazard Season on October 1, their actions can make a big difference in the number and severity of fires in the commonwealth. Wildfires are more than 99% human-caused in Kentucky. People deliberately setting forests on fire is the number one cause, followed by the burning of fields or debris, according to Brandon Howard, Director of the Division of Forestry. Other causes are sparks from faulty equipment, downed electrical lines, children playing with fire, and escaped campfires. "The safety of our communities and the protection of our state's vast forest resources is our top priority," Howard said. "But for our state to keep fires to a minimum this fall season, every Kentuckian has to be intentional and responsible." In an effort to reduce accidental fires, burning restrictions are in place during fall fire season when fallen leaves can quickly spread flames. Beginning Oct. 1 through Dec. 15, it is illegal under state law to burn anything within 150 feet of any woodland or brushland between the daylight hours of 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. Delaying burning until late in the evening when humidity levels are typically higher and winds are generally lower makes it harder for fires to escape. Forestry officials say that individual efforts can go a long way in reducing the occurrence of wildfire. Taking extra precautions with debris fires and campfires and being alert to forest arson can eliminate the majority of wildfires that occur in Kentucky. To prevent wildfires, KDF recommends the following precautions:
For more information about how you can prevent wildfires, contact the Kentucky Division of Forestry at 1-800-866-0555 or visit the Division's website at https://eec.ky.gov/Natural-Resources/Forestry This story was posted on 2021-10-03 08:27:17
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