The Latest Breaking News from Division of Forestry

Southeastern, eastern KY wildfires all contained; out-of-state crews headed home for Thanksgiving

The wildfires in southeastern and eastern Kentucky that led state officials to call on help from several other states are all out or under control. That’s the word from Steve Kull, with the state Division of Forestry.

WEKU · Nov 21, 2023

Pike County battling firefighter fatigue, smoke from wildfires

The battle against wildfires in southeastern Kentucky continues. Pike County Emergency Management Director Nee Jackson said they’ve been battling blazes since November 5th, with as many as five fires at one time. He said more than 1-thousand acres have burned, and while crews from the state Division of Forestry have…

WEKU · Nov 15, 2023

State Division of Forestry asking other states for help battling blazes in southeastern Kentucky

Harlan County’s judge-executive declared a state of emergency Sunday. Steve Kull is with the state Division of Forestry. Monday afternoon, he said fires are being fought in Harlan, Bell, Knox and Owsley counties.

WEKU · Nov 6, 2023