Wembley Stadium criticised after The Weeknd fireworks display goes ahead hours after wildfire emergency alert

Wembley Stadium has been criticised after The Weeknd‘s fireworks display went ahead despite a government emergency alert. READ MORE: The Weeknd – ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ review: stadium-filling superstar prepares to move on The Canadian pop superstar began his five-night run at the London venue on Friday night (August 14), and a large fireworks display accompanied the set’s closing track ‘Moth To A Flame’. It came just hours after the UK government sent out an emergency alert to phones across England and Wales to give a “severe” warning about the risk of wildfires across the country. “Residents, landowners and visitors should not undertake any activity that could start a fire, including disposable barbecues, firepits, garden incinerators or fireworks,” the message read. “Even a small flame can rapidly develop into a major wildfire placing lives, homes, businesses and emergency responders at risk.” The fact that the fireworks went ahead prompted criticism from some online, with one person writing: “Clearly organisers at @wembleystadium didn’t get tonight’s Government alert eh?” Clearly organisers at @wembleystadium didn't get tonight's Government alert eh? @10DowningStreet pic.twitter.c...