Mason County, West Virginia
West Virginia's statewide statutory rule is not in a restricted window today. Local rules may still apply.
What this means
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- Standard open burning, subject to local ordinance
Penalties in West Virginia
Under WV Code §20-3-5, a first violation of the fire-season restriction is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of $100 to $1,000. If the fire escapes and damages property, the responsible party can be held liable for suppression costs and civil damages.
Classification: Misdemeanor · Maximum fine: $100 – $1,000
Sources & audit log
| Checked | Source | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | West Virginia Division of Forestry ↗ | status: No Restrictions |
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Gear for burning safely
Open burning is currently permitted in Mason county, and the gear below helps keep a legal fire contained: barrels and pits that hold embers in one place, plus something to put a fire out with. Local rules on containment, distance and burn hours still apply — confirm those before you light.
Contained burn barrels
A lidded, spark-arrestor barrel keeps embers where you put them and makes a debris burn easier to control from start to finish.
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A screened pit keeps a recreational fire in one place on a patio or lawn, and the screen catches embers before they travel.
Fire extinguishers
Worth keeping within arm's reach of any outdoor fire, whatever today's status says.
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Limits of this information
burnbanradar reads public burn-ban orders as published by West Virginia Division of Forestry and reports them unchanged. Cities and municipalities within Mason county may impose stricter rules than the county order. Water districts and state forestry rules may add further restrictions. When an order is ambiguous or the source cannot be reached, we show Unconfirmed instead of guessing a status. The county's own posted order governs.
Common questions
Is Mason county under a burn ban right now?
No burn ban is currently reported for Mason county. Municipal rules within the county may still restrict burning.
What can I still burn in Mason county?
Standard open burning is currently permitted, subject to any municipal ordinance in your area. Never leave a fire unattended, and keep water and a shovel nearby.
How do I report an illegal fire in Mason county?
Call 911 for any fire that is out of control or threatens property. For a non-emergency burn-ban violation, you can also reach WV Division of Forestry — Report a Violation at 304-558-2788, option 9 (for a witnessed burning-law violation; call 911 for an active fire), or contact the Mason Sheriff's Office.