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WildfireRisk
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UK bans disposable barbecues as wildfire alert issued across England and Wales
The UK Government issued an emergency alert at 7pm on 14 August, warning residents in England and Wales to avoid disposable barbecues, fireworks and fire pits due to extreme wildfire risk. A nationwide ban on disposable barbecues took effect the same day, with major retailers removing them from shelves.
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Disposable barbecues banned in UK as heatwave fuels wildfire risk
The UK government has banned the sale of disposable barbecues nationwide after they were linked to wildfires during the current heatwave. Major retailers have already pulled the products from shelves as temperatures hit 38.1°C in London on 14 August 2026.
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WorldLondon firefighters battle 30-acre Romford grass fires as wildfire risk peaks
Around 120 London Fire Brigade personnel tackled two grass fires in Romford on 31 July, destroying 30 acres of grassland. The blazes occurred as the capital faced an 'exceptionally high' wildfire risk, with warnings against garden fires and disposable barbecues.
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WorldLondon Faces 'Very High' Wildfire Risk
London is under a 'very high' risk of wildfires as temperatures climb towards 35C. The UK Health Security Agency has issued an amber heat-health alert for southern England, urging caution during the hot spell.
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