Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAn Emergency Alert has been sent to mobile phones across England and Wales warning the public about the heightened risk of wildfires. The alert urges people not to light barbecues, campfires, or fireworks. People have been urged to report any active fires immediately by calling 999. First Secretary Louise Haigh confirmed this marks the most extensive use of the UK Emergency Alert system for an active incident. The government is deploying 100 additional military personnel to major incident areas to assist frontline services in tackling the blazes. In fullEmergency Alert sent to all phones in England and Wales warning residents amid massive wildfiresMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Emergency alert sent to all phones in England and Wales – here’s what to know
Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAn Emergency Alert has been sent to mobile phones across England and Wales warning the public about the heightened risk of wildfires. The alert urges people not to light barbecues, campfires, or fireworks. People have been urged to report any active fires immediately by calling 999. First Secretary Louise Haigh confirmed this marks the most extensive use of the UK Emergency Alert system for an active incident. The government is deploying 100 additional military personnel to major incident areas to assist frontline services in tackling the blazes. In fullEmergency Alert sent to all phones in England and Wales warning residents amid massive wildfiresMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
