Burning Laws

Open Burning: as outlined in KRS. 149.400
"it shall be unlawful for any person to set fire to, or procure another to set fire to any flammable material capable of spreading
fire, located in or within one hundred fifty (150') of any woodland or brushland,
except between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.,
prevailing local time, or when the ground is covered with snow".

To File a Complaint or More Information on Open Burning
Please Call: 1-888-BURN-LAW or Email: burnlaw@ky.govd County (As of 10-15-2008)

If it is an Emergency, Dial 911

Official Fire Seasons:

February 15 - April 30

October 1 - December 15