outdoor fires News

The fall wildfire hazard season has started in Kentucky. The season runs from Oct. 1 through Dec. 15. During that time, outdoor burning is prohibited from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. within 150 feet of any woodland or brushland. State …

Texas forestry officials urged caution during Labor Day outings to avoid starting wildfires like a disastrous 2011 blaze blamed on strong winds. Records show 126 of the state’s 254 counties had burn bans in effect Thursday, the Texas A&M Forest …