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Wildfires in Europe Could Bring Striking Sunsets to the UK

Smoke particles high in the atmosphere create vivid light effects

18 August 2025 · 00:22 UTC

The United Kingdom is expected to experience unusually vivid sunsets in the coming days due to smoke from large-scale wildfires in Europe.

Meteorologists say particles carried high into the atmosphere can scatter sunlight, producing striking red and orange skies across much of the country.