06/01/2026
Good Morning Everyone,
We just wanted to take a minute and talk about an fairly unknown hazard in our area: Poplar Fluff.
Similar to dryer lint, poplar fluff is extremely flammable as you can see in the video.
This weekend our department responded to two separate fires where a single spark ignited some fluff causing a multi hour wildfire.
Please ensure that when you’re having a fire or working with tools that can create a spark (I.e chain saw) that you:
- pay attention to your surroundings
- have a water source on hand
- dial 911 early
Have a good day everyone and stay safe.