Article 61YPQ Disposable barbecues must be banned in England, says fire chief

Disposable barbecues must be banned in England, says fire chief

by
Helena Horton Environment reporter
from Environment | The Guardian on (#61YPQ)

London commissioner Andy Roe calls for ban after blazes across country during driest spell in 111 years

London's fire commissioner has joined calls for a total national ban on disposable barbecues after they were blamed for starting wildfires in England during the recent spate of dry weather.

The barbecues are a fire risk, especially when used on dry ground, and areas of England have seen the driest weather experienced for 111 years.

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