HENDERSON CO, KY (WFIE) -
Officials tell us the huge fire in southwestern Henderson County is finally out.
Officials believe it started in Webster county as a wheat stubble burn. They say it quickly burned out of control and jumped the county line into Henderson County.
Some 200 acres burned along John Tapp Road, but with high winds and dry conditions, it could have been worse.
The burn ban in Webster County, where the fire reportedly started, was lifted May 18th, but there is a burn ban in Henderson County, where much of the damage was done.
Henderson County Judge Executive Hugh McCormick didn't mince words in a release sent out late Thursday afternoon.
In it, he writes "I urge every Henderson County resident to be mindful of the reason for this burn ban. It is for their safety and the safety of those around them. Do not burn until further notice."
At one point, fire crews from Henderson, Union, and Webster Counties were on scene with a call out to all available units and equipment.
Fire crews say the dry ground and breezy conditions made it very difficult to contain the blaze. It took two hours to put out with a few firefighters remaining on scene to put out hot spots.
One firefighter was overcome by the heat, but we're told he's been treated and is doing alright.
McCormick put the Henderson County burn ban in effect May 29th saying no outdoor burning of any kind will be permitted.
Drought conditions have been a problem in Henderson County since late April.
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