Important Bulletin UK 

The following information should be taken very seriously as it concerns all residents of the United Kingdom and regards safety

If you live here in the UK, you will have likely just been notified with a Severe Alert from the goverment.

This is because we have been in a drought for over 2 months and the ground is very dry. The alert is warning the risk of wildfires. A flame can spread fast in such dry conditions. 

This is an order to listen to the alert and under NO circumstances create any sparks or flames of any kind. DO NOT think that a small barbecue or candle might be ok. We must be sensible to protect each other, and keep ourselves safe until the drought is over. 

If you are a child worried about the alert, talk to a trusted adult, if you are an adult, contact a helpline to talk to someone.

Search "BBC Severe Alert 2026", or "Drought UK", for more information and advice.