Sullivan-Greene-Knox-Daviess-Martin- Counties are still under a Red Flag Warning.
Northwest wind gusts of up to 20 mph with gusts to 25 mph or more will combine with low humidity and dry ground conditions to create elevated fire weather conditions on Monday afternoon and early evening. Avoid open burning if possible on Monday afternoon and early evening.
Multiple fires have occurred in the area since the announcement of the red flag warning. A house and garage were both engulfed in flames near 1504 Vincennes Ave. in Washington. The house was found to be abandoned. The fire chief was notified, and all off-duty firemen were paged. Line crews were called to the scene to cut off power. After an hour, the crews were able to get the fire under control. According to the police report, the house and garage were both completely engulfed in flames.
Another fire happened at 2623 S 600 E in Montgomery last night. The fire started in an attached garage. A male living at the residence came out and advised of a car in the garage. More manpower was requested to be sent inside the home after the fire was under control. One person received minor burns to the lower leg and was transported to Jasper Memorial. Crews were on the scene of this fire for approximately 3 hours.
