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Disposable BBQ ban considered amid heatwave and wildfire risk

Burnham said many recent blazes were linked to single-use grills as retailers suspended sales and firefighters warned of a national wildfire risk.

  • The Prime Minister said many wildfires across the UK were caused by disposable barbecues.
  • The UK is facing a heatwave with temperatures up to 38C, leading to rare amber extreme heat warnings in several regions.
  • Most major UK supermarkets have stopped selling disposable barbecues, following guidance from the National Fire Chiefs Council.
  • Government officials, including Burnham, plan to consider banning disposable barbecues and urge the public to take care outdoors to prevent fires.
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Metro News broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
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