Thick clouds of smoke and a burning smell caused concern in several Birmingham suburbs on Tuesday, with residents taking to social media to express their confusion and worries. Reports of the smoke and smell were made in Helena, Homewood, Mountain Brook, and other over the mountain communities. The Pelham Fire Department confirmed that the smoke was not originating from Jefferson or Shelby counties, but rather from two large controlled burns in Bibb County. The department explained on Facebook that the wind was causing the smoke to drift towards Pelham. Efforts to reach the Brierfield Fire Department, responsible for the controlled burns, were unsuccessful. Residents in the affected areas expressed their concerns about the air quality and potential health impacts of the smoke. The Pelham Fire Department reassured the public that they were monitoring the situation and advised residents to stay indoors if they were sensitive to the smoke. As the smoke continued to linger in the air, authorities were working to contain the controlled burns and mitigate the impact on surrounding communities. Further updates on the situation were expected as firefighters continued to monitor and manage the controlled burns in Bibb County.
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