The smoke (was) so (thick) ... you (couldn't) see in front of you.

The plastic created very thick smoke, ... There was a tremendous amount of smoke.

Mr Smith brings all the skills and talents required for this important and sensitive work.

We've had a few problems with fires in the county recently, but we were hoping that the rain would get here before something like this happened. It didn't come in time. After this, I think we will have to consider a burn ban.

The fire burned out of control for a while, but it's under control now.

I'm for it in principle. I personally think it would be good for the town financially.