First Kentucky forest fire of 2019 reported in Hazard

HAZARD, Ky. (WTVQ)-The Kentucky Division of Forestry reported a forest fire Monday afternoon in the Grapevine Creek Road area of Hazard in Perry County.

The Grapevine Volunteer Fire Department is protecting houses in the area, according to officials.

This is the first officially reported forest fire of 2019, according to the state.