Suspects sought in Red River Gorge fire

fabricator · 11-01-2010, 08:17 PM

WINCHESTER, Ky. - Authorities in Central Kentucky are seeking three men in connection with a 3,000 acre wildfire in Red River Gorge on October 24 and offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to a conviction.

Park Rangers said they observed the men fleeing from the scene shortly after the fire was discovered on Auxier Ridge during a declared fire ban.

A search of the campsite at the source of the fire revealed a receipt of from a Walmart in Dry Ridge, Ky. Security cameras captured photographs of the men purchasing the receipt items also found at the campsite.

“The suspects are encouraged to come forth,” Patrol Captain Kimberly Kipp said. “Their cooperation with law enforcement will be considered during prosecution if they come forward now.”

The Auxier Ridge area of the gorge, including roads and trails, remains closed.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call Kipp at 606-875-5042.

linky.....

http://www.wcpo.com/dpp/shared/suspe...ver-gorge-fire

Redriverranger · 11-01-2010, 09:28 PM

I drove down there yesterday. Saw a bunch of firefighters, a bunch of smoke, and a bit of fire. All that I saw yesterday was just a low speed, ground level pretty much leaves and underbrush only fire. They were keeping and eye on it setting up the fire line at the main road 77 to the tunnel. It also was all the way down the edge of the red river North of 77 to Indian creek. Pretty wide ranging fire. I'm sure over the last week and a half or so that it has been burning it has been substantially more, and less at times. I was out of town this past weekend, but my wife said it was so smoky here at the house that you couldn't see over a few hundred yards at one point.

I only saw a very small section of it. :mad:

KargoMaster · 11-01-2010, 10:10 PM

Glad to hear that you weren't more effected by it... I was thinking about you when I heard...

94Dodge Truggy · 11-01-2010, 10:39 PM

Hikers or wheelers involved? They seem to have alot of evidence which may work out. Glad to hear you are okay so far from it but sad to hear of the devistation.

blazerbrad · 11-02-2010, 11:47 AM

Is this affecting any of the typical wheeling places (i.e. Widowmaker, Carb, etc....)?? We are heading down there this weekend.

jfiscus · 11-02-2010, 12:43 PM

I would be willing to bet that Walmart cash registers keep a record of transactions pretty well (just in case, you know) and that the security camera date/time (and receipt) have the transaction ID on them and I'll bet that they paid with a credit/debit card; thus easily traceable. Does anyone still pay with cash anymore?

Redriverranger · 11-02-2010, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blazerbrad

Is this affecting any of the typical wheeling places (i.e. Widowmaker, Carb, etc....)?? We are heading down there this weekend.

No, opposite side of the mountain parkway.

11-01-2010, 08:17 PM	#1
fabricator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cincy, Oh Posts: 947	Suspects sought in Red River Gorge fire WINCHESTER, Ky. - Authorities in Central Kentucky are seeking three men in connection with a 3,000 acre wildfire in Red River Gorge on October 24 and offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to a conviction. Park Rangers said they observed the men fleeing from the scene shortly after the fire was discovered on Auxier Ridge during a declared fire ban. A search of the campsite at the source of the fire revealed a receipt of from a Walmart in Dry Ridge, Ky. Security cameras captured photographs of the men purchasing the receipt items also found at the campsite. “The suspects are encouraged to come forth,” Patrol Captain Kimberly Kipp said. “Their cooperation with law enforcement will be considered during prosecution if they come forward now.” The Auxier Ridge area of the gorge, including roads and trails, remains closed. Anyone with information is encouraged to call Kipp at 606-875-5042. linky..... http://www.wcpo.com/dpp/shared/suspe...ver-gorge-fire __________________ For you guys who can't drive, I have owned a frame rack for several years. Prices are based on your skill and ability to wreck it....

11-01-2010, 09:28 PM	#2
Redriverranger White ranger guy Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Red river gorge,ky Posts: 274	I drove down there yesterday. Saw a bunch of firefighters, a bunch of smoke, and a bit of fire. All that I saw yesterday was just a low speed, ground level pretty much leaves and underbrush only fire. They were keeping and eye on it setting up the fire line at the main road 77 to the tunnel. It also was all the way down the edge of the red river North of 77 to Indian creek. Pretty wide ranging fire. I'm sure over the last week and a half or so that it has been burning it has been substantially more, and less at times. I was out of town this past weekend, but my wife said it was so smoky here at the house that you couldn't see over a few hundred yards at one point. I only saw a very small section of it. :mad: __________________ 91 Ranger ext cab, 60, 14 bolt, 4:88's, 39.5's, doubler, lot's of character

11-01-2010, 10:10 PM	#3
KargoMaster Cleaning off the rust... Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 1,009	Glad to hear that you weren't more effected by it... I was thinking about you when I heard... __________________ brad 5.0L \| 435 \| 203 \| 300 \| 4.10 \| 39.5 Buildup BACK underway...

11-01-2010, 10:39 PM	#4
94Dodge Truggy EX-Vice President Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fairfield, Ohio Posts: 3,048	Hikers or wheelers involved? They seem to have alot of evidence which may work out. Glad to hear you are okay so far from it but sad to hear of the devistation. __________________

11-02-2010, 11:47 AM	#5
blazerbrad - CORE Member - Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 831 Images: 6	Is this affecting any of the typical wheeling places (i.e. Widowmaker, Carb, etc....)?? We are heading down there this weekend.

11-02-2010, 12:43 PM	#6
jfiscus Terrain Stomper Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Crittenden, KY Posts: 633	I would be willing to bet that Walmart cash registers keep a record of transactions pretty well (just in case, you know) and that the security camera date/time (and receipt) have the transaction ID on them and I'll bet that they paid with a credit/debit card; thus easily traceable. Does anyone still pay with cash anymore?