Brush Fires Pop Up in Dry Conditions

Kanawha County emergency officials are urging citizens to avoid outdoor burning as conditions are premium for brush fires.

Hundreds of acres of land have burned in Kanawha County so far due to brush fires. Emergency officials are requesting the public’s cooperation as they try to reduce the potential for fires.

Walt Jackson, Assistant State Forrestor for Forest Protection, says most people do not know how easy it is for fires to become out of control.