Some viewers of The One Show have questioned the logic behind proposals for a ban on single-use barbecues. On Monday's edition of the BBC magazine show, reporter Kevin Duala was investigating the debate surrounding use of the disposable grills and the risks they pose to public and environmental safety.
It comes as the UK government is commissioning research into the connection between single-use barbecues and wildfires. Home Office data suggests around four per cent of accidental fires can be linked to them.
Speaking to people on both sides of the argument, Duala showed viewers the aftermath of a moorland fire caused by a barbecue. The risks of such an outcome are significantly heightened when users fail to follow guidance to position grills well away from flammable materials and never leave them unattended.
