Despite rain across most of the area Thursday morning, Caldwell County officials have determined that conditions are too dry and have issued a burn ban in the county until further notice.
Judge-Executive Larry Curling says that after consulting with Princeton Fire Chief Brent Francis and the Kentucky Division of Forestry a burn ban needed to be issued for the area.
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He adds that burn ban has been issued in hopes of dramatically decreasing the possibility of accidental forest and grass fires.
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Judge Curling notes that those found burning legal or illegal materials could face criminal charges.
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For more information about the burn ban, call Judge-Executive Larry Curling’s office at 270-365-6660.
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