Charleston, WV (WOAY) – Dry conditions in West Virginia make conditions optimal for increased risk for fire.
According to the West Virginia Division of Forestry, dry conditions and low humidity across the State make the risk of wildfires high.
Burning season guidelines prohibit burning from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. The spring burning season dates last from March 1 – May 31, 2025. Burning is permitted from 5 p.m. to 7 a.m., the fire must be completely extinguished by 7 a.m.
Burning season prohibitions exclude:
1) small fires for the purpose of food preparation, warmth or light around which all grass, brush, stubble or debris has been removed for at least 10 feet from the fire.
2) burning which is conducted at any time when the ground surrounding the burning site is covered by one inch of snow or more.
Fines for forest fires due to negligence range from $100 to $1,000 with additional civil penalty of $200.
