More field and grass fires flare in Graves, Calloway, McCracken counties

Fire departments, first responders and farmers spent Friday afternoon dealing with field and brush fires in Graves, McCracken and Calloway counties.

The Graves County fire was near Sullivan Road between KY 121 and KY 80. All county fire departments became involved in the blaze that threatened at least two homes and several poultry houses before getting it under control. 

The fire in McCracken County burned an area near Ogden Landing Road and Bethel Church Road.

Calloway County Fire officials received help from departments in Marshall County as they battled a field fire off KY 1836 near Coldwater and Lynn Grove. 

The elevated fire danger continues all weekend. The extremely dry conditions across the area continue to pose a fire threat, and burn bans remain in place across the region.