Fog has settled over Yekaterinburg as authorities report that the persistent smoke is linked to severe forest fires burning across the Sverdlovsk region. Local observers note a dense, low-lying layer that reduces visibility and adds a noticeable haze to the city skyline. Residents experience a sense of subdued light and a cooler feel in the air, but the atmosphere remains heavy with smoke and fine particles that can irritate eyes and respiratory systems. Authorities monitor weather patterns closely and emphasize that the current conditions are typical for a region grappling with large fire incidents during dry periods, when winds can transport smoke over urban areas even as fires burn at the periphery. The situation is being tracked in real time by regional operations teams who coordinate public safety measures and gather data from multiple monitoring stations to assess air quality indices and forecast short term changes in visibility.
