Fall fire season began Wednesday, Oct. 1, and continues through Dec. 31.
During this time, residents must confine their outdoor burning to the hours of 5 p.m.-7 a.m., according to West Virginia State Code Chapter 20-3-5.
Fires set during that time must be put out before 7 a.m.
Outdoor burning is restricted during the day due to the abundance of dry leaves and forest floor debris that may cause fires to spread.
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