Kentucky law defines statewide forest fire hazard seasons under KRS 149.400, applying universally to any property within 150 feet of woodland, brushland, or dry vegetation across all 120 counties.
Unlike states with mapped wildland-urban interface zones, Kentucky uses a statewide temporal trigger under KRS 149.400. Any land within 150 feet of woodland, brushland, or any field containing dry grass or flammable material is subject to burning restrictions during the spring (February 15-April 30) and fall (October 1-December 15) hazard seasons. The Division of Forestry within the Energy and Environment Cabinet enforces these provisions and may issue additional emergency burn bans. The statute applies uniformly without distinction between urban and rural areas, and supersedes less protective local rules. Counties and fire officials may add stricter local burn bans during drought conditions.
Setting fires that escape control during hazard seasons can lead to misdemeanor charges, restitution for suppression costs, and civil liability for property damage caused under KRS 149.375 and 149.990.
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