Wildfires and emergency alerts

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Aug 16, 202653:12News & Politics

Wildfires caused by arsonists in South Wales are a danger to life according to the Chief Fire Officer there. Plus, did the government need to use the national warning alarm? We have live debate. Also on BH, Lord Woolley...

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