West Virginia Fires
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Daily Wildfire Report
Widespread Rain Keeps West Virginia Wildfire Activity Quiet
Wildfire activity across West Virginia is quiet, with no active fires reported statewide.
Conditions and Outlook
There are no active fire-weather watches or warnings in West Virginia, and significant fire potential remains at the lowest level statewide. A passing cold front brings widespread wetting rain and elevated humidity through Thursday, followed by cooler conditions and isolated showers into the weekend.
Burn Bans and Land Management
Under statutory fall forest fire season restrictions, outdoor burning is prohibited across all 55 counties between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. through December 31. Permitted debris burning during evening and overnight hours requires a cleared 10-foot mineral-soil safety perimeter.
What Residents Should Do
- Confine outdoor burning to between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. during the fall fire season.
- Clear a 10-foot mineral-soil safety strip around any outdoor debris fire.
- Notify local emergency dispatch before conducting outdoor burns and never leave fires unattended.