Your Friday evening update on Salem news

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The National Weather Service is keeping in place its warning about critical conditions that could lead to rapid spread of any fires that get started. The “red flag warning” is in effect through Saturday night.

“Conditions may be favorable for rapid fire spread which may threaten life and property,” according to the National Weather Service.

In Salem on Friday afternoon, winds already were gusting to 25 mph and higher. Our team is keeping a close eye on all developments and will provide updates on our website and social media accounts as warranted.

Here’s our story from last evening that provides a lot of useful background about these events and then some other news of the day. Catch all the news anytime on our website.

Catch a new wildfire documentary at Salem Cinema starting Friday
“Elemental,” a film by Portland director Trip Jennings, premieres at 7 p.m. with a Q&A. Showings continue over the next week.
Catch a new wildfire documentary at Salem Cinema starting Friday
“Elemental,” a film by Portland director Trip Jennings, premieres at 7 p.m. with a Q&A. Showings continue over the next week.
Salem student musicians take to the streets Saturday
Students in West Salem High School music programs will go door-to-door this weekend raising money for the school’s orchestra, band and choir ensembles.
Salem student musicians take to the streets Saturday
Students in West Salem High School music programs will go door-to-door this weekend raising money for the school’s orchestra, band and choir ensembles.
UPDATED: With fire risk high, power shut off in parts of Santiam Canyon, Scotts Mills, Silver Falls
Power is out for thousands in rural Marion County as local utilities and agencies contend with a hot, dry forecast and high winds that have led to fire warnings across…
UPDATED: With fire risk high, power shut off in parts of Santiam Canyon, Scotts Mills, Silver Falls
Power is out for thousands in rural Marion County as local utilities and agencies contend with a hot, dry forecast and high winds that have led to fire warnings across…
Covid weekly report for Sept. 9: Salem-area cases mostly flat
The average number of Covid patients at Salem Hospital and across the mid-Willamette region rose slightly over the past week.
Covid weekly report for Sept. 9: Salem-area cases mostly flat
The average number of Covid patients at Salem Hospital and across the mid-Willamette region rose slightly over the past week.

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