Wildfires continue to plague eastern Ky.

Written by Associated Press

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

HAZARD, Ky. -- Firefighters continue to battle a series of wildfires in eastern Kentucky and state officials says many of them were set by arsonists.

Bob Kelly with the Division of Forestry told WYMT-TV in Hazard some firefighters have worked 30 days straight, trying to contain the blazes that have burned thousands of acres.

An unusually dry spring is contributing to fire conditions.

Kelly said firefighters have recently put out several fires near ATV trails.

In Rockcastle County, Ranger Marvin Stone says fires that broke out on Tuesday were set by arsonists and says it's the same people who ignite the woods year after year.

The state has a hotline to report suspicious fires at 1-800-27-ARSON.

Source: http://www.kentucky.com/2010/04/14/1223372/wildfires-continue-to-plague-eastern.html

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