05/18/2022
Low humidity and high winds in the midst of spring fire season have led to an increase in forest fires throughout the state.
Please do your part in preventing forest fires by following West Virginia Forestry's
fire season guidelines:
◽ Burning is prohibited during fire season from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. If burning has occurred during permitted hours (5 p.m. to 7 a.m.), the fire must be completely extinguished by 7 a.m.
◽ All fires must have a ring or safety strip.
◽ The safety strip itself must be cleared of burnable material and be at least 10 feet wide.
◽ Fire must be attended until completely extinguished.
◽ Only vegetative materials such as leaves, brush and yard clippings are permitted to be burnt (no trash).
Learn more at wvforestry.com/fire-laws.