Burning after 5 p.m. is legal, but the state forester recommends holding off on any outdoor fires.

Anyone who starts a fire that escapes and causes a wildfire or forest fire is subject to fines ranging from $100 to $1,000, as well as a $200 civil penalty.

Residents can learn more about West Virginia's burning laws on the Division of Forestry's website   www.wvforestry.com