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• State Fire Marshal Completes Mt. Sterling Fire Probe
  Tuesday, January 06, 2009
  The Kentucky State Fire Marshal's Office has completed ints investigation into the cause and origin of a Dec. 24 house fire that killed four people in Mt. Sterling.
• State Fire Marshal Investigating Bullitt County Fire
  Tuesday, January 06, 2009
  The State Fire Marshal's Office is investigating a house fire in Bullitt County that severely burned an elderly man.
• Stephanie Stumbo Named to ABC Post
  Tuesday, December 30, 2008
  Stephanie Stumbo has been named malt beverage administrator in the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.
• Fire Marshal Investigating Fatal Mt. Sterling Fire
  Wednesday, December 24, 2008
  The Kentucky State Fire Marshal's Office is investigating a fatal fire in Mt. Sterling.
• Fire Marshal Concludes Munfordville Fire Caused by Smoking in Bed
  Thursday, December 18, 2008
  The State Fire Marshal's Office has concluded that the fire that killed a Munfordville woman Wednesday was caused by smoking in bed.
• Fire Marshal Investigating Munfordville Fire
  Thursday, December 18, 2008
  The State Fire Marshal's Office is investigating a fatal fire in Munfordville.
• Horse Racing Task Force issues report, makes recommendations to address issues facing industry
  Monday, December 15, 2008
  Chair says Kentucky must act swiftly.
• Two Children Missing in Bath County Fire
  Wednesday, December 10, 2008
  Two children are unaccounted for after a fire in a home in Bath County.
• Fatal Fire Caused by Wiring Defect
  Wednesday, December 10, 2008
  The State Fire Marshal's Office has determined that a fire that killed a Nelson County man was caused by defective electrical wiring.
• State Fire Marshal Investigating Fatal Bardstown Area Fire
  Tuesday, December 09, 2008
  The State Fire Marshal's Office is investigating a fire in a log home in Bardstown that has led to one fatality.
• State Fire Marshal Looking into Cloverport Fire
  Monday, December 08, 2008
  The State Fire Marshal is investigating a fire in Cloverport in which a woman was severely burned.
• Fire Marshal Investigating Pendleton Fire
  Tuesday, December 02, 2008
  The State Fire Marshal is investigating a fatal house fire in Pendleton County.
• Take Precautions with Holiday Lighting
  Monday, December 01, 2008
  Kentucky State Fire Marshal William Swope encourages citizens to use caution with holiday lighting.
• Occupations and Professions Director Named
  Wednesday, November 26, 2008
  Frances S. Short of Lexington has been named executive director of the Division of Occupations and Professions.
• State Fire Marshal Investigating Laurel Fire
  Monday, November 24, 2008
  The State Fire Marshal is investigating a fire that killed a Laurel County woman early Monday.
• State Fire Marshal Completes Barn Fire Probe
  Friday, November 21, 2008
  The State Fire Marshal has ruled a fire at Riverside Downs near Henderson as being of undetermined origin.
• Fire Marshal Investigating Horse Barn Fire
  Thursday, November 20, 2008
  The State Fire Marshal's Office is investigating a fire that killed more than two dozen horses near Henderson.
• Be Careful Cooking Holiday Meal
  Wednesday, November 12, 2008
  State Fire Marshal William Swope offers tips on ensuring a safe Thanksgiving meal.
• Home Heating Season Begins
  Wednesday, November 05, 2008
  The Kentucky State Fire Marshal offers tips on safe home heating.
• With time change, replace smoke alarm batteries
  Friday, October 31, 2008
  As you "fall back" to standard time this weekend, take a moment to replace your smoke detector batteries.