Due to being designated by the Federal Environmental Protection Agency as
“non-attainment” air quality for ozone and particulate matter because pollution
levels have exceeded those permitted by the Clean Air Act, beginning May 1,
2018 and continuing through September 30, 2018 open burning is prohibited in
Oldham County.

All questions concerning Open Burning should be addressed to the KY Division
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The incident involving six students in two vehicles that resulted in two fatalities, two others being transported to area hospitals and one person being arrested fortunately was not real. The scene described was staged recently at Oldham County High School in an effort to make students more aware of the dangers of distracted driving and to hopefully educate them in making better choices.

The mock ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Friday, October 27, 2017, LaGrange Fire & Rescue Department along with Oldham County EMS responded to a report of injury accident on I-71 northbound around the 19 mile marker.

Upon arrival, Fire and EMS officials found two vehicles off the roadway with one vehicle that had rolled over on top of the other vehicle. Fortunately, all occupants were able escape the crash with no injuries.

The Operator ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Saturday, October 28, 2017, LaGrange Fire & Rescue Department responded to a report of a semi-truck on fire on the I-71 southbound exit ramp to HWY 393 in Buckner. Upon arrival, Car 4502 reported a working fire in a trailer. The fire was quickly extinguished by the crew members from Engine 4534. The fire was contained to the exterior of the trailer.

The Operator of the truck managed to separate ... (Full Story & Photos)

Recently, LaGrange Fire & Rescue Department along with Oldham County EMS responded to an injury accident on Button Lane at the CSX rail grade crossing involving a motorcycle and a eastbound train.

The lone rider on the motorcycle was treated on the scene by Fire & EMS personnel and then transported to the hospital by Oldham County EMS.... (Full Story & Photos)

Recently, LaGrange Fire & Rescue Department along with Oldham County EMS responded to a report of an injury accident on US 42 between Smith Lane and Bluegrass Parkway involving two vehicles.

Upon arrival of Fire and EMS personnel it was determined that one of the occupants needed to be extricated from the vehicle.

Both occupants were transported to the hospital by Oldham County EMS.... (Full Story & Photos)

A recent Monday evening training attended by Ballardsville Fire & Rescue, LaGrange Fire & Rescue, South Oldham Fire Department and Oldham County EMS was well attended and a welcome refresher for both Technician and Operations Level HAZMAT operations.

Three separate days of classes were held in order to accommodate all departments in the county. Oldham County has a large volume of rail traffic that ... (Full Story & Photos)

Another successful WHAS Crusade for Children is in the books for 2017 and during the almost 2 week effort by LaGrange Fire & Rescue Department, over $32,500.00 was collected and turned in at the WHAS studio on Sunday.

Many THANKS to all those that contributed their time & efforts, and most importantly to all those that placed contributions in the fireboots.

The people of Kentucky and Indiana came ... (Full Story & Photos)