There are few things better than enjoying a BBQ in the sun on a beach. But, fail to clear up properly afterwards, and you could be leaving behind a hidden risk that could leave someone with potentially life-changing and even fatal injuries.
Super-hot embers from disposable BBQs and beach fires, if stood or fallen on, can cause horrific burns. Sometimes people think that by throwing a bit of sand over the remnants of their barbecue it's enough to lessen the risk. But RNLI Lifeguards starting their morning shifts have created videos showing just how dangerous that assumption, or just leaving the embers to 'cool' overnight, can be.
In the videos the lifeguards pour water on embers they have come across the morning after the night before. The water sizzles and bubbles as it hits the embers showing how they are still hot enough to make the water instantly reach its boiling point of 100C and turn to steam.
