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State lifts outdoor burn ban

West Virginia officials have lifted a weeklong outdoor burn ban put in place after a long dry period raised fire hazards to a dangerous level.

On Monday, April 24, Governor Jim Justice announced the ban on burning outdoors was over, but normal spring burning laws remain in effect.

Burning forestland, grass, grain, stubble, slash, debris, or other materials is allowed only from 5 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Small fires set for the purpose of preparing…

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