Canadian wildfire smoke dims UK skies

Wildfire smoke from Canada drifted across the Atlantic and over the United Kingdom, causing the normally blue skies to appear 'opaque' and grey. The United Kingdom — Met Office confirmed the phenomenon, noting that over 900 wildfires are burning in Canada, forcing thousands to evacuate. The smoke created a hazy, murky appearance in southern parts of the UK, contrasting with recent heatwave conditions. The United Kingdom — Met Office and BBC provided weather forecasts indicating continued cloudy conditions in the north and sunny spells in the south, with potential for another heatwave in August.