Brush Fire Destroys Six Acres and Abandoned Structure in Lyon County

Firefighters from three departments worked to contain the fast-moving blaze on Friday afternoon.

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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Firefighters from the Eddyville, Kuttawa, and Princeton Fire Departments responded to a brush fire in a wooded area of Lyon County, Kentucky on Friday afternoon. The fire quickly spread to an abandoned structure, but crews were able to bring the structure fire under control. In total, about six acres and one abandoned building were destroyed by the blaze, which started from a small brush pile that got out of control.

Why it matters

Brush and wildland fires pose a serious threat in rural areas, especially when they spread to nearby structures. The quick response and coordination between multiple fire departments helped limit the damage in this incident, highlighting the importance of preparedness and effective emergency response in these types of situations.

The details

Firefighters were dispatched to Maple Loop around 2:30 p.m. on Friday after the fire was reported. They found a fast-moving fire that had spread from a small brush pile to a nearby abandoned structure. Mutual aid was requested from the Kuttawa and Princeton Fire Departments, and Kentucky Utilities disconnected power to the affected building. Crews used hand tools to create fire breaks and slow the spread, while a side-by-side vehicle and brush truck were deployed to access harder-to-reach areas within the woods.

  • The fire was reported around 2:30 p.m. on Friday, February 16, 2026.
  • Firefighters remained on the scene until around 7:30 p.m. on Friday to put out hot spots and remove hazardous trees.

The players

Eddyville Fire Department

The fire department that initially responded to the brush fire and coordinated the multi-agency response.

Kuttawa Fire Department

One of the fire departments that provided mutual aid to help contain the brush fire.

Princeton Fire Department

Another fire department that provided mutual aid to help contain the brush fire.

Kentucky Utilities

The utility company that responded to disconnect power to the affected abandoned structure.

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The takeaway

This incident highlights the importance of preparedness and coordination between local fire departments in responding to brush and wildland fires, which can quickly spread and threaten nearby structures in rural areas. The quick actions of the firefighters helped limit the damage, but the loss of six acres and an abandoned building underscores the potential severity of these types of events.