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Fire chief calls for 'total ban' of disposable barbecues before next UK heatwave

A UK fire chief has urged the Government to consider a 'total ban' on disposable barbecues - as the country braces itself for a potential second summer heatwave.

The warning follows on from London Fire Brigade's 'busiest week' in history last week, through a number of weather -related emergencies and fires.

London’s Fire Commissioner Andy Roe said "urgent action" was needed, calling for a national ban on disposable barbecues - which he added could cause "untold damage".

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