Millions received the Government's blaring wildfire alert - but what should you do now, why did some phones miss it and how does the emergency warning system work. Here's everything we know

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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