LONDON: An emergency alert has been sent to millions of mobile phones across the United Kingdom (UK) warning of a serious wildfire risk, Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported.
The Government issued the alert at 7pm on Friday evening (Aug 14), across England and Wales, advising people to avoid any activity that could start a blaze.
Mobile users were told not to use barbecues, campfires, or fireworks, and to call 999 immediately if they spot a fire.
The message read: “There is a serious risk of fire across the nation”.
It also warned that even a small flame could quickly escalate into a large wildfire, putting lives, property, and emergency services at risk.
The UK experienced its fifth summer heatwave as temperatures peaked at a provisional 38.1°C at Kew Gardens in west London, marking the hottest day of the year and the fifth-hottest day in the nation’s recorded history, according to the Met Office. – BERNAMA-WAM
