With the fall wildfire season underway, Gov. Andy Beshear announced an award of more than $922,000 to help high-risk areas of the Commonwealth guard against wildfires by creating protection plans.
The funding comes from the USDA Forest Service as part of the Community Wildfire Defense Grant (CWDG) Program and was awarded to Knox, Lewis, and Powell Counties and the Gateway Area Development District.
โWith the fall comes an increased risk of wildfires, Beshear said. “Weโve recently seen what these wildfires can do to communities, and we want to be prepared. While we love hiking and camping this time of year, we need everyone to be careful. We need to protect the nature and the wildlife that makes Kentucky so special.โ
Beshear said from 2021 to 2024, these areas experienced 357 wildfires that burned more than 11,000 acres.
