Prescribed Burn in Wayne County Today

The Kentucky Division of Forestry will conduct a prescribed burn tomorrow, April 9, 2026, in the Steele Hollow area on the Wayne/McCreary County line. The intent of the burn will be to do hazardous fuel reduction.

Prescribed fire is a safe way to apply natural processes, ensure ecosystem health, and reduce wildfire risk. When there’s smoke in the air, you can protect yourself and your family by following a few simple steps. To find out more, please visit