02/10/2026
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This is good information. Notice how this is worded...
During Spring & Fall Fire Seasons, it is illegal to burn in or within 150 feet of a woodland, except between the hours of 6PM-6AM.
What does this mean?
It means that open burning 150 FEET OR FURTHER from a woodland is acceptable any time of day/night. But if you are WITHIN 150 feet of a woodland, you must burn between 6PM-6AM.
*** PLEASE NOTIFY CENTRAL DISPATCH AT (270) 338-2000 IF YOU INTEND TO HAVE A CONTROLLED BURN ***
*** IF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT IS CALLED, IT IS THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO INVESTIGATE. CALL IN AHEAD OF TIME TO AVOID THIS!! ***
This is not a "Burn Ban", this is a restriction.
Please be smart about open burning in dry conditions, especially on windy days. Have a dirt break around large piles, a water supply and proper equipment on hand to keep the fire contained. Watch for spot fires from falling embers. NEVER LEAVE A FIRE UNATTENDED.
We hope this clears up confusion.