South Russell Volunteer Fire Department

02/24/2025

Around 1030 Saturday night, Jamestown Fire department and Russell Springs fire were dispatched to the report of a structure fire at at 26 Holt Drive in the Stevens Ridge area of the county. It was reported that possibly one person was still inside the home at this time. First arriving units on scene found heavy fire conditions in the home and located the occupant that had escaped through a bedroom window, he was transported to Russell County hospital by Russell County EMS. A total of of 20 firefighters from both departments work together for just over three hours to extinguish the fire. There was no other injuries reported. Jamestown Fire department was assisted by Russell Springs Fire department, Russell County Emergency Management ,Russell County sheriffs department, Kentucky State police, South Kentucky RECC and Russell County dispatch. The fire is still under investigation at this time.

02/15/2025

Although it may not be needed today, or in the immediate days to come, we would like to remind everyone that the State Burn Ban takes affect today and last until April 30, 2025. Please refrain from burning until the approved times and take caution when burning anytime.

10/01/2024

The Kentucky Burn Ban takes effect today. Please refrain from burning during these times.

09/06/2024

02/15/2024

We would like to remind everyone that the Kentucky Forest Fire Hazard Season began today.

10/02/2023

Just want to remind everyone today is the first day of the burn ban thru December 15th.

05/21/2023

>>>BREAKING NEWS

04/20/2023

A RED FLAG WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...

* AFFECTED AREA: All of southern Indiana and central Kentucky.

* WIND...From the southwest 15-20 mph with gusts of 25-30 mph.

* HUMIDITY...Afternoon relative humidity values of around 20-25 percent.

* IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor
burning is not recommended.

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.

02/14/2023

With the spring forest fire season set to begin, the Kentucky Division of Forestry has issued a statewide burn ban to go into effect, starting Wednesday, February 15th through April 30th. Beginning Wednesday, no burning