EKB News

Forest Rangers say the wind, along with hot, dry temperatures, have them battling thousands of acres of forest fires in Pike County as well as other parts of the state. More than 3,000 acres are burning in the Big Sandy region, and some firefighters say it's the worst they've ever worked. They are using bulldozers to set fire lines, but fires are being pushed across the lines by gusts of wind. Homes and businesses have not yet been threatened, but firefighters say, although they're battling fatigue from working 16 hour days, they won't give up until the job is done.