Crittenden County’s ban on outdoor burning was lifted Wednesday morning after Tuesday’s rainfall, according to Judge-executive Fred Brown. The ban had been enacted for fear of blazes spreading uncontrollably after a two-month, late summer drought.
However, outdoor burning near wooded areas is restricted to between the hours of 6 p.m., and 6 a.m., during Kentucky forest fire hazard season, which ends Dec. 15. Violators face fines and possible jail time.
