Smoke from wildfires in September 2020 creates an orange atmosphere in Salem. (Ron Cooper/Salem Reporter)
Salem has extended its burn ban until Friday, April 23 because of weather predicted this week. Temperatures are expected to be in the low 70s.
Polk County has extended its burn ban until Sunday, April 25.
Last week, Marion and Polk counties issued burn bans because of high temperatures, low humidity and moderate winds.
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.
-Saphara Harrell
