Disposable Barbecues Under Fire | UK News

As England and Wales buckle under record-breaking heat and drought, the government is eyeing a potential ban on disposable barbecues—blamed for sparking recent wildfires. With temperatures soaring into the high thirties and nearly all of England in drought, Prime Minister Andy Burnham has urged caution, while some stores have already pulled them off shelves. Firefighters, farmers, and local councils are sounding the alarm, with fines looming for public use. A Cobra meeting is now underway to coordinate national response as July alone set a wildfire record—highlighting how climate change is turning extreme weather into an escalating threat. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a8b63e951bc07e45