Multiple burn bans in effect for southern Kentucky, some lifted. What counties we know are still impacted

What This Story Is About

• Multiple burn bans have been in effect, but some are beginning to be lifted with recent rain we’ve received.

Why It Matters

• Violators could face fines from $50 to $500.

What Happens Next

• No burning or lighting of fireworks is allowed, according to officials. When the area gets enough rain, burn bans will be lifted and further instruction will be given.

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - Multiple burn bans are in effect across the WBKO viewing area.

Below are a list of counties that have burn bans in effect.

Monroe County - burn ban lifted

Friday, Sept. 11, city leaders lifted the burn ban.

Thursday, Sept. 3, Monroe County issued a no outside burning order effective immediately.

Grayson County - burn ban lifted

Friday, Sept. 11, the burn ban was lifted.

Friday, Sept. 4, Grayson County Judge Executive Kevin Henderson issued a ban on all outdoor burning. The ban will remain in effect until there is sufficient rainfall.

Edmonson County - Burn ban lifted

Friday, Edmonson County lifted their burn ban since officials have determined they have received sufficient rainfall. All community members are still encouraged to be cautious and careful with all outdoor and controlled burns.

Last week, a burn ban was issued for Edmonson County.

Just before 10 a.m., Tuesday morning, Sept. 1, a burn ban was issued for residents in Edmonson County, according to an executive order signed by Ronald Scott Lindsey.

Warren County - Burn ban lifted

Friday, Warren County lifted their burn ban.

Last week a burn ban was issued after 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.

Allen County

Tuesday, Allen County issued a burn ban effective immediately.

“Whereas, unusually dry hot temperatures have dried out the undergrowth and grass and wildfires and grass fires are now a danger,” a media release said.

The burn ban will remain in effect until officials determine that there has been enough rainfall to lift it.

Ohio County

Monday, Ohio County Fiscal Court issued a burn ban due to dry conditions. The burn ban will be in effect until further notice.

“Due to the very dry conditions, and at the request of our local fire chiefs, Ohio County Judge Executive David Johnston, has issued a county-wide burn ban for Ohio County effective 9-7-26, until further notice,” a media release stated. “Please do not burn until the ban has been lifted. Thank you for helping keep our community safe!”

Barren County

Friday, Sept. 4, a burn ban was issued for Barren County until further notice.

No outside burning is allowed for all areas of Barren County, officials said. This ban includes lighting of fireworks and burning of any material outdoors. The burn ban will be in effect until lifted by city leaders when the area gets sufficient rainfall.

Metcalfe County

Thursday, Sept. 3, Metcalfe County issued a burn ban.

Monroe County

Thursday, Sept. 3, Monroe County issued a no outside burning order effective immediately.

Logan County

Thursday, Sept. 3, Logan County issued a burn ban due to excessive dryness and fire hazard conditions, according to a media release. The burn ban is county wide and effective immediately, banning all open burning in all areas of Logan County, Kentucky.

This order includes the lighting of fireworks and burning of any material outdoors, according to officials. The only exception to this order is for cooking conducted on grills designed for outdoor food preparation, no other open fires or outdoor cooking methods are allowed.

Violators could face fines from $50 to $500.

Simpson County

Last week, 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.