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Section 58: Meaning of "emergency"

Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 · 2004 c. 21View on legislation.gov.uk

Part 7: General

In this Act "emergency" means an event or situation that causes or is likely to cause—

one or more individuals to die, be seriously injured or become seriously ill, or
serious harm to the environment (including the life and health of plants and animals).

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