-
Chief Urges Caution as Drought So Intense Fire Could Spark Anywhere -
Chief Urges Caution as Drought So Intense Fire Could Spark Anywhere
Strong wind and high temperature make a perfect recipe for grass fires. La Grange Fire Chief Frank Menefee asks everyone to exercise extreme caution as these conditions prevail.
As of Sunday, Aug. 13, the Keetch-Byram Drought Index (KDBI) for Fayette County ranged between 677 and 765 with an average of 738. The maximum is 800.
“It can’t get much worse,” Menefee said.
Menefee said most…
Premium Content is available to subscribers only. Please login here to access content or go here to purchase a subscription. Alternatively, you can click on the red box displaying the $0.99 sign on the right-hand side here to purchase a single issue and access this story. Enter your email address and proceed to make the payment.
