Burnham Urges Shops Not to Sell Disposable BBQs Over Wildfire Risks The UK's wildfire season has arrived at an inopportune time, with nearly three quarters of England and all of Wales officially declared in drought.
The conditions are ripe for fires to spread rapidly, making recent wildfires a major concern. Andy Burnham has urged shops not to sell disposable BBQs, citing their role in recent blazes.
This call is consistent with a voluntary framework agreed between fire chiefs and retailers in 2023, which encourages suspension of sales during extreme heat events.