Warning: Don't eat fish exposed to Jim Beam that spilled into creek

When two Jim Beam warehouses caught fire in Central Kentucky Tuesday, it took several hours to get it under control.A warehouse holding nearly 45,000 barrels of bourbon was destroyed.While efforts were made to help control runoff into the nearby Glenns Creek, it couldn't be completely prevented. That creek funnels into the Kentucky River.Now, the Commonwealth of Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet is issuing a warning about the effect the bourbon spill is having on the water and wildlife. Agencies said they are already seeing fish kills, as well as distressed fish and an effect on other aquatic life.Because of this, officials are urging people not to capture or eat fish that appear to be unhealthy or dying. Fishing and other recreation along the river is not prohibited at this time, but users are encouraged to be aware of conditions before using the waterway.

When two Jim Beam warehouses caught fire in Central Kentucky Tuesday, it took several hours to get it under control.

A warehouse holding nearly 45,000 barrels of bourbon was destroyed.

While efforts were made to help control runoff into the nearby Glenns Creek, it couldn't be completely prevented. That creek funnels into the Kentucky River.

Now, the Commonwealth of Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet is issuing a warning about the effect the bourbon spill is having on the water and wildlife.

Agencies said they are already seeing fish kills, as well as distressed fish and an effect on other aquatic life.

Because of this, officials are urging people not to capture or eat fish that appear to be unhealthy or dying.

Fishing and other recreation along the river is not prohibited at this time, but users are encouraged to be aware of conditions before using the waterway.