SPRING FOREST FIRE SEASON STARTS MARCH 1

(03/02/2016)

West Virginia's spring forest fire season has started with limits on outside burning now in effect. The season began Tuesday and runs through May 31. Burning also is limited to brush, leaves, yard clippings and other vegetative materials. The West Virginia Division of Forestry says residents could faces fines if a fire they started escapes and causes a wildfire or forest fire. Fines range from $100 to $1,000. State law requires a safety strip or ring at least 10 feet wide around outdoor fires to prevent them from spreading into woods.

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