Despite over 200 firefighters battling wildland fires in some eight Kentucky counties, the effort is expected to continue into next week.
Southeastern Kentucky Forest Fire Continue to Burn on Friday
State Division of Forestry Spokesman Mark Wiedewitsch says large fires in Pike County and the Pine Mountain area are contained. But, he worries sun and wind could result in more new fires today. Wiedewitsch says overnight rains helped only so much, “It really wasn’t enough. To really make a dent in it, we really need a good inch or more.”
Kentucky National Guard members continue airdrops of water on large fires today. Wiedewitsch says those drops will likely exceed 100 by days end. He says he hadn’t been informed about any significant structure damage or injuries.
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