'It was designed for terror attacks, not this': Andy Burnham accused of 'posturing' after BBQ phone alert chaos left 999 swamped and saw startled drivers swerve across motorways
- Posted on August 15, 2026
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'It was designed for terror attacks, not this': Andy Burnham accused of 'posturing' after BBQ phone alert chaos left 999 swamped and saw startled drivers swerve across motorways
Sirens blared out unexpectedly on millions of mobile phones across the country at 7pm on Friday, warning the public against lighting anything that could cause a wildfire.
