Millions across England and Wales receive emergency wildfire phone alert

A general view of a phone warning against lighting anything that could spark a wildfire, including barbecues, campfires, and fireworks with parched grass in the background (Image: Annabel Lee-Ellis)

MILLIONS of people across England and Wales have received an emergency alert on their phones, warning them against lighting anything that could spark a fire, the Cabinet Office has said.

The Government sent the alert on Friday evening, which began appearing on mobile devices from 7pm.