While recent rain helped crews battle wildfires across Eastern Kentucky, officials said it was not enough. One of the largest fires in Kentucky was located in Knox County. Crews said the Alex Creek Road fire scorched more than 2,500 acres of land. The Knox County Emergency Management Director said they had 77 fires throughout the county and encouraged people to report any suspicious activity, which could lead to arson arrests. Officials with the Kentucky Division of Forestry said they do believe most of the fires were intentionally set. Firefighters believe conditions could be ripe for more fires this week as the forecast is trending drier. Governor Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency on Thursday afternoon.
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