Pollutionwatch: smoke from wildfires causes pollution over large distances

Impact of moorland fires in the UK is far-reaching as air pollution hits eight on 10-point scale

The moorland fires around Manchester have been exceptional for the UK in terms of their size and proximity to big cities. Close to the fires people were advised to stay indoors with windows closed, but the impact spread much further; 27 June was an especially bad day, with smoke from Saddleworth Moor covering much of Greater Manchester, causing air pollution to reach eight on the government’s 10-point scale.

Particle pollution from the fire spread to Warrington, Wigan and St Helens, 37 miles (60km) away.

Related: More Saddleworth-style fires likely as climate changes, scientists warn

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