Heatwave Forces Barbecue Ban | Leeds News

As a deadly heatwave rages, authorities are urgently pushing to ban disposable barbecues to curb wildfire risks—already matching last year’s record with over 1,000 fires in England and Wales. Supermarkets have already pulled them off shelves, and officials now demand all retailers follow suit, even hinting at future bans. The strain on emergency services is mounting, while extreme heat is triggering deadly spikes in elderly deaths. Experts warn this is just the start unless we slash emissions and adapt infrastructure—like cooling hospitals and schools—to survive hotter summers ahead. Meanwhile, water shortages are forcing companies to seek drought orders, signaling a nationwide crisis deepening by the day. 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/e7e7194c838e60a9