The government issued an emergency alert warning against open flames like barbecues and fireworks amid dangerously dry conditions sparking wildfires — but critics argue it was an overreach, with one ex-Crimewatch host nearly crashing his car from the jarring sound. While Downing Street defended the move, citing 43 wildfires and 11 major incidents on Friday alone, fire chiefs praised public compliance as easing pressure on crews. Yet politicians warn this could erode trust in future alerts, calling it a misuse of the system when the threat isn’t immediate or life-threatening.
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