As millions didn’t get the emergency phone alert – here’s exactly what you need to know

Here's what you need to know about last night's emergency alert

Millions were shocked at their phones issued a jarring alert on Friday night

The government has been slammed after an ear-splitting emergency phone siren was triggered nationwide to issue basic wildfire and barbecue advice

Millions received the Government's blaring wildfire alert - but what should you do now, why did some phones miss it and how does the emergency warning system work. Here's everything we know

NewsUK NewsLIVE EVENT ENDEDUpdated 6 mins agoThe alert went off at 7pmThe alert went off just after 7pm (Image: Unknown )Updated 20:50, 14 Aug 2026Millions of people across England and Wales have received an emergency alert this evening (August 14) warning against lighting anything that could spark a wildfire.The alert

MILLIONS of people across the UK received an emergency alert on their phone today. The alert was to warn people again the high risk of wildfires. however, some people didn’t receive the message, here’s why. The alarm has been used on five real occasions, and was first tested in 2023, to warn UK citizens about emergenci

It is the most extensive use of the UK's Emergency Alert system in response to an active incident

An emergency alert is being sent to phones across England and Wales as ministers steps up action to protect communities from the growing threat posed by wildfires. The alert, sent on a rolling basis from around 7pm, will warn people not to light anything that could spark a fire, including barbecues, campfires, and fire

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