Andy Burnham sets out package of wildfire measures including disposable BBQ ban

A disposable barbeque with caused a wildfire around the size of 'two rugby pitches' (Image: SWT)

THE UK Government has issued a temporary ban on the sale of disposable barbeques as they pose a “significant risk to the public” due to the heatwave conditions, according to advice published online.

The new advice published on the Government’s website states: “During the current drought and heatwave conditions, the government considers that the supply and subsequent foreseeable use of disposable barbecues poses a significant risk to the public, and the environment, and therefore cannot be considered a safe product.