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Spring wildfire hazard season is here From John Mura/Robin Hartman Frankfort, KY - Gov. Andy Beshear reminds Kentuckians that the Spring Wildfire Hazard Season, which began February 15, is in effect for every Kentucky county until April 30, 2024. State law prohibits burning between the hours of 6am and 6pm local time in or within 150 feet of any woodland or brushland. "March and April are typically high wildfire occurrence months and we encourage everyone to please exercise caution and consider all factors to help maximize the safety of our neighbors, their homes and our forestlands," Gov. Beshear said "The National Integrated Drought Monitor System shows 22 percent of Kentucky is still abnormally dry, mostly in the south-central part of the state and a small part of northeast Kentucky. As we have seen the last few days, leaves and fuel on the ground quickly dry when weather turns sunny and windy," said Division of Forestry Director/State Forester Brandon Howard. "We have responded to several wildfires since the first of February. We ask that if debris burning occurs, take proper precautions to prevent fires from escaping and becoming wildfires, and report any suspected arson activity to local law enforcement or the target arson hotline," he said. KDF responds to more than 1,000 wildfires annually across the state. Partners such as the Daniel Boone National Forest and local fire departments also respond to several wildfires. Ninety-nine percent of all wildland fires in Kentucky are caused by humans. Many are accidental like unmonitored debris burning, campfires and sparks from farm equipment. Nearly 60 percent are caused by arson. Forestry officials say public efforts can go a long way in reducing the occurrence of wildfire. Taking extra precautions with debris fires and campfires, and being alert to forest arson can eliminate the majority of wildfires that occur in Kentucky.
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