UKNoticeOfficial ✓August 14, 2026· GOV.UK
Emergency Alert to be sent to England and Wales as Government steps up wildfire response with funding, military support and BBQ ban
What happened
People across England and Wales will receive an Emergency Alert on their phones today. This action is part of the Government's escalated response to protect communities from increasing wildfire threats, which includes funding, military support, and a BBQ ban.
Who it affects
- ›People in England
- ›People in Wales
- ›Military personnel (providing support)
- ›Organizations receiving funding
- ›Those affected by a BBQ ban
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