Published 2 years ago

Morrisons stops disposable barbecue sales as dry spell sparks fire risk concerns

Summary by Ground News

Morrisons has become the latest UK supermarket to remove disposable barbecues from sale due to concerns over the fire risk they pose in hot, dry weather. Retailers have been under pressure to suspend sales of disposable barbecues after fire brigades warned that recent dry conditions mean grassy areas are “like tinderboxes”.

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BBC News

Co-op joins rivals in dropping disposable barbecues

Sainsbury's, Morrisons and Tesco are among retailers who have also stopped sales due to the heatwave.

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

Asda and Morrisons latest to withdraw disposable barbecues over wildfire risk

Supermarkets join other retailers in halting sales of the barbecues as Met Office issues highest fire warning

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Independent

Sainsbury’s and Tesco halt disposable barbecues sales due to ‘exceptional fire risk’

A four-day amber warning for extreme heat from the Met Office is in place for much of England and Wales until Sunday

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Evening Standard

Morrisons stops disposable barbecue sales as dry spell sparks fire risk concerns

Fire brigades have warned that recent dry conditions mean grassy areas are ‘like tinderboxes’.

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Times

Sainsbury’s to remove disposable barbecues over fire risk

Sainsbury’s will remove disposable barbecues from its shelves amid fears the country’s parched earth poses an “exceptional” risk of wildfires.The supermarket sa

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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