SUMMERS COUNTY, (Hinton News) – Due to extremely high fire danger, Governor Justice has issued a state-wide burn ban for outdoor burning. The proclamation, which went into effect on Monday, April 17, prohibits all outdoor burning, including fires built for camping, warming and elimination of debris.
Additionally, the Governor’s proclamation requires the State Police, Department of Natural Resources, Office of the State Fire Marshal and Homeland Security to enforce the ban. The Division of Forestry Director and State Forester, Tony Evans, said “Since January 1, we have experienced 654 different fires in the state, and a current total of 4,121 acres burned. This ban helps ensure we are doing everything we can to protect the public, our forests, and private property from the damage that can occur from a forest fire.”
This announcement follows a Special Weather Statement from the National Weather Service for increased wildfire danger.
To learn more, read the entire proclamation at governor.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-issues-proclamation-banning-outdoor-burning
