Oh yes, you are a right about a malady, but thankfully the rain clouds are starting to gather now.

I would imagine that the pone forests in Russia will go off like a bomb if a spark lands in them.
So Russia was right in banning hiking there as an accidental fire can create havoc. Resin loves to burn and splatter sparks, which is bad news for tinder dry forests.

!LUV right back at ya!