Ever since the 10th grade, 26-year-old Briana Phillips has wanted a job in the trades. Since then, she worked her way through high school, into an apprenticeship and eventually into a career as a union ironworker with Local 44 in Cincinnati. The roadblock on her mind: consistent and reliable care for her three children.
Marion County has extended its burn ban through Friday, Marion County Fire District 1 chief Kyle McMann said Tuesday.
The ban, which has been in place for a week, covers all outdoor burning such as recreational fires.
Salem’s burn ban also runs through Friday. Polk County’s burn ban runs through Sunday.
Forecasted highs are in the 70s through Friday with slight winds, though rain is predicted for Saturday and into next week.
National Weather Service officials also issued a red flag warning across the majority of northwest Oregon last Friday due to the potential for rapidly spreading fire amid hot, dry and windy conditions.
Salem and Marion and Polk counties have extended burn bans as conditions stay hot and dry.
Temperatures in the mid-Willamette Valley will range between 70 and 75 degrees throughout the week, according to Nation Weather Service meteorologist Briana Phillips.
Salem and Polk County s burn bans will last through Friday and Sunday, respectively.
Marion County s ban is in effect through Monday, but will be evaluated for the days ahead, Marion County Fire District #1 Battalion Chief Kris Boyer said.
National Weather Service officials also issued a red flag warning across the majority of northwest Oregon last Friday due to the potential for rapidly spreading fire amid hot, dry and windy conditions.