Emergency alert sent to mobile phones across UK with wildfire warning after blazes

Millions of people across England and Wales received an emergency alert on their mobile phones regarding an increased risk of wildfires. The notification was issued following a series of recent blazes and is intended to caution the public against activities that could trigger further fires, such as lighting barbecues or campfires, during a period of extreme heat.

Government officials have described the measure as the most extensive use of the UK’s emergency alert system to date in response to an active incident. The initiative serves as a preventative public safety step to mitigate fire hazards across the region.