The Great Smog of 1952 or Big Smoke was a severe air pollution event that affected London from December 5 to 9, 1952. It is known to be the worst air pollution event in the history of the United Kingdom. It mixed with black smoke emitted from homes and factories to create a deadly smog, leaving at least 12,000 people dead.
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