Fall fire season begins today, Wednesday, October 1, and continues through December 31, according to the West Virginia Division of Forestry.
During this time, residents must confine their outdoor burning to the hours of 5 p.m. to 7 a.m., according to the West Virginia State Code Chapter 20-3-5. Fires set during that time must be put out before 7 a.m.
“Fall fire season is a critical time for forest protection in West Virginia,” said Jeremy…
