Emergency alert live as millions of phones across UK receive severe warning

NewsUK & World NewsIn The NewsLIVEUpdated just nowThe alert was issued by the UK GovernmentSevere alert issued by UK GovernmentAn emergency alert was sent to mobile phones across the UK at around 7pm this evening (Friday, August 14).The alert, which appeared in Welsh for some people, was issued by the UK Government and warned of a "very high risk" of wildfires nationally.It urged residents, landowners and visitors not to undertake any activity that could start a fire, including using disposable barbecues, firepits, garden incinerators or fireworks.The alert warned: "Even a small flame can rapidly develop into a major wildfire placing lives, homes, businesses and emergency responders at risk."Today19:23 BST'Everyone in the crowd' at Salt and Tar received alertA fan at tonight’s show at Salt