Multiple field fires cause damage in several western KY counties

Several grass and field fires flared up across western Kentucky Friday, including one that consumed a home in Caldwell County.

Princeton firefighters were dispatched to a bean field fire on Maple Street shortly before 3:15.  

More than two dozen firefighters from several fire departments were eventually involved, along with U.S. Forest Service personnel and local farmers.

WPKY reported that two Princeton firefighters were treated and released after battling the fire. The blaze consumed a home, vehicles, and damaged some farm equipment.

Another fire sparked at Kuttawa, just off US 641 south of the interstate.

Several field fires were reported in Graves County. The first was a large brush and field fire that was reported to Kentucky State Police at about 2pm between KY 408 West and Meridian Road.

Numerous fire departments went to the scene, and police monitored movement of the blaze to oversee any possible evacuations that may have been necessary. The fire was finally put out around 9 pm.

A field fire reported near the 34 mile marker I-69, and another fire was reported at 5:10 pm as a combine and field fire off of Ky Hwy 385 in southern Graves County.

In Livingston County, a fire burned more than 50 acres on Tiline Road.

A large fire was also reported in Marshall County around 4 p.m. Local police were prepared to notify residents if evacuations would be necessary.

Firefighters have also been busy since Wednesday in Clinton, Hickman County, Todd County, all the way to Daviess and Webster County.

The fires flared in spite of burn bans in every western Kentucky county, and a Red Flag Warning issued by the National Weather Service.

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