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BURNING LAW
NOTICE
KRS 149.400
KENTUCKY FOREST FIRE HAZARD SEASONS ARE:
FEBRUARY 15 THROUGH APRIL 30
OCTOBER 1 THROUGH DECEMBER 15
DURING THE FOREST FIRE HAZARD SEASON, EVEN THOUGH THE PRECAUTIONS REQUIRED BY KRS 149.375 HAVE BEEN TAKEN IT IS UNLAWFUL 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 PM TO 6:00 AM, OR WHEN THE GROUND IS COVERED IN SNOW.
THIS IS ONLY KENTUCKY FORESTRY LAW. OTHERS MAY APPLY TO YOUR LOCAL JURISDICTION.
REMEMBER STAY WITH ALL FIRE UNTIL THEY ARE EXTINGUISHED AND IF ANY FIRE GETS OUT OF HAND IMMEDIATELY CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR ASSISTANCE .
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