Burn ban issued for Simpson County

What This Story Is About

• A burn ban has been issued for Simpson County.

Why It Matters

• Multiple other areas have burn bans in place including Warren County and Edmonson County.

What Happens Next

• The burn ban will be lifted when the area receives enough rainfall.

SIMPSON CO., Ky. (WBKO) - A burn ban has been issued for Simpson County.

This order includes the lighting of fireworks and burning of any material outdoors, according to officials. The lack of rain in recent weeks has produced dry conditions in area grasslands and woodlands, lawns, and shrubbery, and crop areas which poses an increased risk of damage from wildfires, caused by open burning and fireworks.

The ban will be lifted when sufficient rainfall happens, officials said.

Violators could face fines of $50 to $500, according to officials.