Outdoor burn ban in effect in Johnson County

The ban is in effect until Friday, Feb. 18, 2022

PAINTSVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) – On Wednesday, Johnson County Judge-Executive Mark McKenzie issued an Executive Order banning all outdoor burning in the county effective immediately.

The ban is in effect until Friday, Feb. 18, 2022.

McKenzie says the decision was based on current and predicted weather conditions.