People in England and Wales have started to receive an emergency alert on their phones with government issuing the alert from 7pm to warn people about the wildfire risk across the country.
The government said it would "warn people not to light anything that could spark a fire, including barbecues, campfires, and fireworks.
"Recipients will also be urged to report any fire immediately by calling 999."
It will be sent on a "rolling basis from approximately 19:00".
Accompanied by a siren sound, it warns:
"There is a very high risk of wildfires nationally.
"Residents, landowners and visitors should not undertake any activity that could start a fire, including disposable barbeques, firepits, garden incinerators or fireworks.
"Even a small flame can rapidly develop into a major wildfire placing lives, homes, businesses and emergency responders at risk.
"Follow official updates and report signs of fire immediately by calling 999. Search gov.uk/alerts for more information."
The government said tonight's message was the most extensive emergency use of the Emergency Alerts system so far.
Despite millions receiving the alert at 7pm many have yet to receive the alert to their phones from the multi million pound emergency alert system.
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