VIDEO: The start of October kicked off Fall Fire Season in West Virginia, meaning fire experts around the state are urging people to remain cautious with all things fire.
Fall Fire Season, which lasts from Oct. 1 to Dec. 31, imposes heavier restrictions on fire-related activities across the Mountain State. Nexstarโs WBOY spoke with West Virginia State Fire Academy Director Mark Lambert about what people should think about during this time.
โThe main thing is to be cautious and to use your common sense and not burn when the wind is blowing 50 miles per hour, or not burn when theyโre saying itโs bad conditions to burn. Just follow the rules, and if you think you shouldnโt, then probably you shouldnโt,โ Lambert said.
During Fall Fire Season, outdoor burning can only take place between 5 p.m. and 7 a.m. Fires are also not to be left unattended and must be fully extinguished after use.
