Officials in at least two western Kentucky counties have declared burn bans.
Marshall County Judge-Executive Chryill Miller and McLean County Judge-Executive Kelly Thurman issued orders on Thursday banning burning until further notice. Both officials noted dry conditions in the area.
The decision in Marshall County comes in the wake of a field fire that briefly burned out of control earlier in the week.
National Weather Service meteorologist Brittany Peterson said the area has abnormally dry conditions typical with the onset of a drought.
Weather service meteorologist Robin Smith says rain is forecast over the weekend, but it likely will be only a “minimal” amount.
Source: AP