Burn ban ordered for the city of Bowling Green and all of Warren County

What This Story Is About

• An immediate outdoor burn ban has been declared for all of Warren County and the city of Bowling Green due to dry conditions. Neighboring Edmonson County has also issued an active burn ban.

Why It Matters

• A lack of rain has left local grasslands, woodlands, and lawns highly susceptible to wildfires. The ban is designed to prevent property damage and threats to life from open burning and fireworks.

What Happens Next

• The burn ban will remain in effect until further notice. Violators face state-mandated penalties ranging from $50 to $500.

For Context

• The ban was enacted by Warren County Judge-Executive Doug Gorman following recommendations from local fire chiefs.

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - A request from the Bowling Green Fire Department and Warren County Fire Department recommending a burn ban.

This ban comes after a lack of rain that has resulted in dry conditions in area grassland and woodland, laws, and shrubbery. These dry areas pose a risk of damage from wildfires caused by open burning and fireworks.

Warren County Judge Gorman has confirmed that, due to these conditions, a no outside burn order has taken effect immediately.

The ban order includes the lighting of fireworks and burning of any material outdoors.

The ban is in effect until further notice for all of Warren County and the city of Bowling Green.

Kentucky Revised Statutes provide for penalties for violations of this order of not less than $50.00 nor more than $5000.00.

Nearby,a ban has also been issued for Edmonson county to similar dry conditions.