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Just 33 of the smartest, funniest, snarkiest reactions to the Government Emergency Alert text about wildfires
Millions across England and Wales received an emergency alert on Friday evening warning of extreme wildfire risk. The message, issued at the request of fire services, urged people not to light fires in gardens, parks, or open spaces. The alert interrupted television broadcasts and sparked a wave of online reactions, including complaints and jokes.
Source: Just 33 of the smartest, funniest, snarkiest reactions to the Government Emergency Alert text about wildfires — The Poke
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