To protect against repetition of this tragedy, the Clean Air Act 1956 was passed. One of its consequences was the development of smokeless fuels,  designed specifically to reduce the amount of noxious smoke produced, and to remove some impurities such as sulphur in the coal. Such manufactured fuels also burnt at a higher temperature, being a better and more efficient fuel for open fires as well as stoves.
In response to the need to prevent a similar tragedy, the Clean Air Act 1956 was enacted. As a result, smokeless fuels were created, designed to minimize the production of foul-smelling smoke and remove impurities like sulfur from coal. These fuels also burned more efficiently, making them suitable for use in open fires and stoves.