London, UK. 14 August 2026. A mobile phone displays a UK Government Emergency Alert warning of a very high risk of wildfires, beside a burning disposable barbecue in the UK. The alert was sent across England and Wales as extreme heat and dry conditions fuel a surge in wildfires. The government has also introduced a temporary ban on disposable barbecue sales, while authorities urge the public to avoid activities that could start fires. Credit: Waldemar Sikora / Alamy Live News

London, UK. 14 August 2026. A mobile phone displays a UK Government Emergency Alert warning of a very high risk of wildfires, beside a burning disposable barbecue in the UK. The alert was sent across England and Wales as extreme heat and dry conditions fuel a surge in wildfires. The government has also introduced a temporary ban on disposable barbecue sales, while authorities urge the public to avoid activities that could start fires. Credit: Waldemar Sikora / Alamy Live News Stock Photo
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Waldemar Sikora

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5760 x 3840 px | 48.8 x 32.5 cm | 19.2 x 12.8 inches | 300dpi

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14 August 2026

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London, UK

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