Multiple Agencies Respond to Field Fire
Aerial views of the field fire along Love Knob Road, which is located off Big Meadow Road. Around 50 acres burned with 17 agencies from both Metcalfe and Barren Counties responding. Photos courtesy of Marcus Thurman
By Allyson Dix
Photos are courtesy of Marcus Thurman
Seventeen different fire departments and agencies responded to a field fire along Love Knob Road on June 25 where around 50 acres of land burned. The 911 call came at 10:51 a.m. and units were on the scene until almost 2:00 p.m. extinguishing the flames.
The cause of the fire is unknown, according to Marcus Thurman, Deputy Director of Glasgow/Barren Emergency Management.
No injuries to civilians or responders were reported.
The following volunteer fire departments responded to the fire: East Barren, Temple Hill, Hiseville, Cave City, Park City, Austin Tracy, Haywood, South Barren, North Metcalfe, Edmonton/Metcalfe, and Summer Shade.
Additional agencies also responded including Glasgow Fire Department, Barren-Metcalfe EMS, Glasgow/Barren Emergency Management, Barren County Sheriff’s Office, Metcalfe County Emergency Management, and Kentucky Division of Forestry.
