Kentucky's wildfire threat subsides after rain, work of 300 firefighters

Overnight rain and continuing efforts by more than 300 firefighters have greatly lessened the number and size of wildfires throughout the commonwealth, and as of Tuesday morning the Kentucky Division of Forestry reported no active wildfires.

A total of 12 fires are contained – those that have containment lines stopping their spread but that require some level of action – and 257 fires are now considered controlled – those that have been managed and are no longer at risk of escaping control lines.

"It has been a long three weeks for Kentucky's firefighters and those across the nation who came to our aid," Gov. Beshear said. "We are grateful for those working on the frontlines, around the clock, to get these fires under control. They've done a tremendous job under tough circumstances."

Governor Beshear issued a state of emergency on November  9 as numerous wildfires spread throughout the Commonwealth.