Rising heat, dry land pose wildfire risk for Salem area, climate experts say

Temperatures are on the rise in the Salem area, with summer heat waves growing more frequent, prolonged and intense in recent years.

Data from the National Weather Service shows Salem had a record seven days above 100 degrees last year.

Since 2021, Salem has also averaged 34 days at or above 90 degrees per year, more than ever before.

Salem also broke 11 daily heat records last year, four of which were in July, according…