Route 31W Reopens After Fire — Trail Volunteers Meet Tonight
Radcliff, KY · August 25, 2026
Crews cleared the final lines off South Dixie Boulevard after Monday's emergency response, leaving the morning commute clear. Whether you are heading to work or planning outdoor chores, today offers smooth roads and comfortable air.
The Lead
Emergency crews from the Radcliff Fire Department, Vine Grove Fire Department, and Radcliff Police Department responded Monday afternoon to a major scrap fire along the 2500 block of South Dixie Boulevard.
To control the blaze, firefighters ran heavy supply hoses across U.S. 31W, briefly closing the highway in both directions. Responders brought the incident under control quickly, with no reported injuries. The roadway was cleared and reopened to all traffic by early afternoon, allowing normal travel to resume.
As crews finish monitoring the site today, local officials urge drivers to stay alert for remaining service vehicles along the shoulder while investigators work to determine what caused the blaze.
Local Pulse
Elizabethtown: Rubberized Asphalt Test Begins Today County crews begin paving a one-mile experimental stretch of rubber-modified asphalt on Springfield Road this morning.
Elizabethtown: County Fiscal Court Meets Evening Magistrates convene at 5:30 PM at the Government Center to consider bi-monthly county business items.
Today's Outlook
- High 83°F · Low 59°F — Overcast Cloudy skies and warm air make for a comfortable day to be outdoors.
What's On Around Town
Saunders Springs Volunteer Group Saunders Springs Nature Preserve, 5:30 PM Gather with neighbors to maintain trails and preserve park grounds together.
Elizabethtown: Drake's Gives Back Night Drake's (151 The Loop), 11:00 AM–10:00 PM Fifteen percent of food sales today benefit local shelter and outreach programs.
Elizabethtown: Draperies & Desserts Workshop Hardin County Chamber (111 W Dixie Ave), 6:30–7:30 PM Sample local bakery treats while learning interior decorating techniques.
Walkabout Wednesday Saunders Springs Nature Preserve, Wednesday 9:00 AM Take a guided morning walk along nature trails to start your morning.
Spotlight & Story
- Youth Theatre of Hardin County
- Founded in 1972, this non-profit organization is Kentucky's oldest continuously operating youth theater program. Over five decades, it has trained thousands of sixth through twelfth graders in acting, vocal performance, and stagecraft for live summer orchestra productions.
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