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Forest ranger warns of wildfire risks, outlines seasonal job opportunities
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County is among the areas most prone to wildfires in the Kentucky Division of Forestry’s 27-county Morehead branch, forest ranger James “Woody” Thomas told members of the Kiwanis Club on Thursday. “Martin and Magoffin counties are two of the hottest counties in the Morehead branch,” Thomas said…
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Fall wildfire hazard season begins Oct. 1
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Kentucky will enter its fall wildfire hazard season Oct. 1, ushering in statewide restrictions on outdoor burning that remain in place through Dec. 15. State law (KRS 149.400) bars residents from burning between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. within 150 feet of woodland or brushland. Officials say the seasonal limits…
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Burn ban in effect in Martin County
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Martin County is officially under a burn ban. Judge/Executive Lon Lafferty signed the executive order Monday citing the surge in forest fires statewide, a looming dry stretch, and growing concerns over public safety. “These conditions also add a heightened risk to our firefighters and threaten the natural resources of Martin…
