London, KY, USA / SAM 103.9 FM WWEL | Today's Pop Hits Apr 1, 2021 11:05 AM Knox County officials were recently told by the Kentucky State Fire Commission that the commission no longer recognizes Stinking Creek Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department as a fire department. Knox County Judge-Executive Mike Mitchell says that means their official tags are no good, CDL exemption to operate those trucks is no longer enforced and they’re no longer eligible for funding. This left the community of Stinking Creek without fire service. Judge-Executive Mitchell declared a local state of emergency due to public safety. Mitchell said there is an on-going investigation into how the fire department was handled. He said he cannot comment on further details. The local State of Emergency states the East Knox Volunteer Fire Department will pick up Stinking Creek’s 911 calls. Mitchell says the local State of Emergency remains in effect until the problem is resolved.