Millions of people across England and Wales received an emergency alert on their phones from 7pm today, warning against lighting anything that could spark a wildfire, including barbecues, campfires, and fireworks, the Cabinet Office said.
Alert Sent Nationwide
The alert was sent out at 7pm to millions of people, according to a report by Alice Scarsi, Publishing Lead, at 19:03 on Friday, August 14, 2026, updated at 19:05.
The message specifically cautioned against activities that could ignite a wildfire, such as using barbecues, lighting campfires, or setting off fireworks.
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Government Advisory
The Cabinet Office issued the alert, which was distributed across both England and Wales.
Further details are expected to follow as the situation develops.
