Smoke from wildfires in September 2020 creates an orange atmosphere in Salem. (Ron Cooper/Salem Reporter)
Don’t expect to pull out that fire pit this week.
Salem and Marion County are issuing burn bans from Wednesday to Sunday, April 18 because of higher temperatures, low humidity and moderate wind in the forecast.
The bans apply to all outdoor burning, including backyard fire pits, yard debris burns and agricultural burning.
People who violate requirements during the burn ban may be held liable for the cost of extinguishment and for any property damage resulting from an illegal fire, a city news release said.
For the most current information, call the Burn Information Line at (877) 982-0011.
Conditions will be reevaluated on Monday, April 19.
-Saphara Harrell
