00:00Campaigners say a government emergency phone alert about wildfire risk put domestic abuse
00:06victims at risk.
00:08Millions of phones sounded a severe alert warning of very high wildfire risk across
00:13England and Wales, but charities say the lack of advance warning could expose people using
00:18concealed phones to contact support or plan an escape.
00:22One survivor said the alarm caused anxiety, fearing an abusive partner could discover
00:27hidden devices.
00:28Women's Aid is calling for advance warning where possible, while the government says
00:33the alert followed a request from Fire and Rescue Services.
00:37Ministers say they are working with domestic abuse charities as the system is tested and
00:43developed.
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