On the recordAugust 16, 2026
In response to the continued risk proposed by wildfires, the government has taken the decision to issue an emergency alert to England and Wales.
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Louise Haigh
Labour Party
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thenational.scotIn response to the continued risk proposed by wildfires, the government has taken the decision to issue an emergency alert to England and Wales.
Discussing the government's emergency alert for wildfires.
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