Yekaterinburg authorities are warning residents about the dangers of burning poplar fluff as teenagers engage in this activity for amusement. The highly flammable nature of the fluff poses a significant fire risk, with potential for rapid spread.

The administration of Yekaterinburg has urged citizens to monitor their children and prevent them from setting the fluff ablaze. Officials stated that they are actively working to mitigate the problem by deploying vacuum equipment and watering machines daily to clean roads and sidewalks.

An E1.RU reader reported that children are setting fluff on fire and posting it on social networks, indicating a worrying trend. This behavior is believed to be contributing to an increase in fires throughout the city.

According to a scientist, the poplar fluff is expected to continue bothering Yekaterinburg residents for approximately another week and a half. The public is advised to take necessary precautions to avoid potential fire hazards.