LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - For the next two and a half months, the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet Division of Forestry is restricting where and when people can burn leaves and other items.

Wednesday marked the beginning of the Fall Forest Fire Hazard Season , which runs until December 15. That means no burning within 150 feet of woodland and between the hours of 6 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Environmental Scientist Consultant Steve Kull said his division has already recorded over 500 fires this year, making forest fire awareness and prevention that much more important.

“We really are kind of planning for the worst, but hoping for the best,” said Kull.

According to WKYT Chief Meteorologist Chris Bailey, Central Kentucky remains eight inches above average for rainfall this time of year after

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