The unexpected siren-like warning sounded on phones at 7pm, prompting startled reactions online as people were urged to avoid anything that could spark a wildfire
Millions startled by blaring emergency alert warning of 'very high' wildfire risk
The unexpected siren-like warning sounded on phones at 7pm, prompting startled reactions online as people were urged to avoid anything that could spark a wildfire
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Shannon Miller
19:37, 14 Aug 2026Updated 19:43, 14 Aug 2026
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