Multiple Fires Produce Widespread Smoke Across UK, Montana, Europe

Several regions have experienced significant smoke plumes due to various fires and atmospheric events. In Milton Keynes, a large field fire affected around 75,000 square meters, with firefighters and farmers working together to contain the blaze, though the cause remains unknown. Stoke-on-Trent residents reported smoke over Park Hall Country Park, prompting emergency responses. In Helena, Montana, the ongoing Jericho Mountain Fire intensified due to warm and dry conditions, resulting in dense smoke settling in the valley and forecasts predicting continued fire activity amid changing weather patterns. Additionally, Europe has seen notable dust and smoke activity, including Saharan dust crossing the Atlantic and smoke from Canadian wildfires, impacting air quality across multiple regions. Lastly, in Merseyside, a fire at an old car wash created black smoke plumes, quickly extinguished by firefighters with no further incident reported.