Gov. Jim Justice lifted the statewide burn ban on Friday, Nov. 15, after rainfall alleviated dry conditions across the state.

The burn ban had been in place since Nov. 4. 

Standard fall burning season laws and regulations remain in effect.

Small fires set for the purpose of preparing food or providing light or warmth are permitted anytime without a burning permit, provided all grass, brush, stubble, or other debris has been removed for a minimum distance of 10 feet from the fire in all directions.

Burning forestland, grass, grain, stubble, slash, debris, or other materials is allowed only from 5 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Additionally, fires must be attended to at all times, and all fires must be fully extinguished before 7 a.m. daily.

Read more at: https://governor.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-statewide-burn-ban-has-been-lifted.aspx