CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - On Sunday, the burning law in West Virginia started. From now until May 31st, you can only burn debris during the hours of 4 p.m. until 7 a.m.

Fires that burn brush can only be started after 4 p.m. and must be extinguished by 7 a.m. A spokesperson with the West Virginia Division of Forestry says outdoor burning is restricted to evening hours when cooler temperatures, increased humidity and calmer winds reduce the likelihood of fires spreading.

In Kentucky and Ohio, the hours are six in the morning until 6 in the evening.

Any violation of the outdoor-burning restrictions, including allowing a fire to escape containment, may result in a misdemeanor charge, a fine of up to $300 plus liability for costs of fighting the fire and the damage caused by the fire to property.