WV State Fire Marshal

WV State Fire Marshal "To improve the Quality of Life of the citizens of West Virginia through the Leadership, Development and Administration of Fire Safety Programs."

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1) Posts may be deleted and users may be banned when posts are deemed by the Site Administrator to be any the following: abusive to others, contain profanity, contain links to outside web addresses, inflammatory in nature, spam, unrelated to the topic posted by the WVSFMO.

2) All requests for investigations or reports of fires must be call into the Arson Hotline, 1-800-233-FIRE. This page is not monitored 24/7.

06/23/2026

Drier weather moves in this afternoon once the remaining showers move out and lingering flood products expire. This dry spell will last through Wednesday and then the pattern turns active again. Looking showery and stormy on Friday.

06/23/2026

FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT TILL 11 AM: From the US National Weather Service Charleston WV, Short Term:.
Additional light to moderate rainfall continues this morning.
Flash flooding continues across the southern coalfields and mountains.
Flash Flood Watch remains in effect until 11 AM.
Patchy fog possible this morning.
Rain tapers off by this afternoon, giving way to dry weather.
Dense valley fog expected tonight into Wednesday morning.
Dry weather lasts through Wednesday night.

Outlook:
Warm front crosses Thursday, cold front approaches late.
Showers and thunderstorms return late Thursday as a result.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms Friday.
Conditional risk for strong to severe storms on Friday.
Heavy rainfall possible on Friday.
Daily chances for showers and storms through the weekend.
Heat builds this weekend.

Well above normal temperatures and humidity next week.

06/23/2026

As we prepare to celebrate America's 250th anniversary, fireworks will light up communities across the country. Whether you're celebrating this week or on July 4, make safety part of your plans. A safe celebration is a memorable one.

06/23/2026

Fire departments across the U.S. and Canada are waiting years — sometimes four and a half — for new fire trucks, and paying double or triple what

06/23/2026

The theme for Fire Prevention Week 2026 has been announced!

🔥 October 4-10, 2026
⚡ "Charge Into Fire Safety™. Safe Charging Is a Superpower."

This year's campaign from the NFPA focuses on safe charging practices to help reduce the risk of lithium-ion battery fires. From phones and laptops to e-bikes and other rechargeable devices, simple charging habits can make a big difference in keeping homes and communities safe.

Find educational materials, activities, and resources to help your department participate in Fire Prevention Week and share this important message with your community 👉 https://buff.ly/xZU76gS

06/23/2026

Upon check-in, ask hotel staff about fire safety features and emergency procedures. Familiarize yourself with exit routes.

06/22/2026

"Charge into Fire Safety: Safe Charging Is a Superpower" focuses on the everyday charging habits that can help reduce the risk of lithium-ion battery fires

06/22/2026

Report any fire hazards to hotel staff immediately.

06/22/2026

Address

1700 MacCorkle Avenue SE
Charleston, WV
25314

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+13045582191

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