Dozens of wildfires continue to burn around the Eastern part of our state tonight with more than 60 counties remain under a burn ban. Crews in Carter County said arson is the cause of the latest forest fire there.
The Kentucky Division of Forestry said flames from the fire on Big Sinking Creek Road came close to one cabin. No one was inside.
Crews said their fire line kept things from getting worse.
“It’s just us putting our own control over the fire, really. as much as we can,” said Jacob Bostick with the Kentucky Division of Forestry.
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Bostick said rangers had to reroute to this fire from southeastern counties.
He described Tuesday’s fire as a much more manageable task than what he’s dealt with the last few nights.
“Down there they have bigger fires because right now it’s a lot drier, steeper country, but other than that, it’s all the same,” Bostick said.
Rangers say they can’t stress enough how important it is for people to be smart and vigilant.
“You know, watch out for everything because it’s dry,” Bostick said. “This is the worst fall season I’ve seen.”
