Photo by Madeline Scarborough One of the two brush fires that occurred Wednesday around 5 p.m. in Wood County. Firefighters said people who are burning materials outdoors in the evening should be careful because of the warm, windy weather.

PARKERSBURG — With the current dry and windy weather, brush fires are occurring in Wood County.

There were two brush fires on Wednesday in the county — one at 5 p.m. and the other at 5:30 p.m. No injuries were reported at either one.

“Even though the burn law says you can burn after 5 p.m., the wind is still blowing and the sun is still up, making conditions dry,” said Greg Stephens, safety officer with Washington Bottom Volunteer Fire Department.

Stephens cautions people who are burning materials outdoors to keep a water source available and a safety zone around the burning area.

Lubeck, Blennerhassett and Washington Bottom Volunteer Fire Departments responded to the fire at 5 p.m. Wednesday, located in the wooded area of 2216 Meldahl Road, Washington. The West Virginia Department of Forestry also responded to the brush fire.

Lubeck Fire Department Chief Mark Stewart said it took 15 minutes to extinguish the fire, but firefighters spent 30 minutes making sure the hot spots were put out.

The fire started at the road and spread uphill into the woods. A cause was being investigated.

“As the temperature rises, the threat of brush fires will continue to increase,” Stewart said.

The second brush fire occurred behind the ball fields at Mineral Wells Elementary School around 5:30 p.m., according to the Wood County 911 dispatch center.

Mineral Wells Volunteer Fire Department responded but was unavailable for comment Wednesday.