Orders issued Friday by city and county officials banned outdoor burning because of dry conditions. The bans are in effect until further notice.
The orders are from Hopkinsville Fire Chief Steven T. Futrell and Christian County Judge-Executive Jerry Gilliam.
“Due to extremely dry and potentially hazardous conditions, all residents within the city limits are prohibited from conducting open burning of any kind until further notice,” Futrell wrote. “Exceptions are allowed only for personal food preparation using outdoor gas, charcoal, or other self-contained cooking equipment.”…