Disposable barbecues banned as wildfires rage across UK
More than 1,000 wildfires have been recorded across Britain this week.
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Mr Burnham told broadcasters: “I’ve never seen scenes like this in Britain, where you just see a whole house gutted, smouldering.” The Prime Minister said 100 military personnel had been deployed to a blaze in South Wales to offer “critically needed” support. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has extended the current amber heat health alert for the East Midlands, West Midlands, South East, South West, London and East of England until 10am on Saturday. England and Wales have already seen as many wildfires this year as during the whole of 2025.
Furthermore, The announcement comes days after prime minister Andy Burnham said he was urging "all retailers big and small" to adhere to voluntary guidance to suspend sales of disposable barbecues during extreme heat.
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Mr Burnham told broadcasters: “I’ve never seen scenes like this in Britain, where you just see a whole house gutted, smouldering.” The Prime Minister said 100 military personnel had been deployed to a blaze in South Wales to offer “critically needed” support.
according to Daily ExpressThe UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has extended the current amber heat health alert for the East Midlands, West Midlands, South East, South West, London and East of England until 10am on Saturday.
according to Daily ExpressEngland and Wales have already seen as many wildfires this year as during the whole of 2025.
according to The Independent - UK NewsThe announcement comes days after prime minister Andy Burnham said he was urging "all retailers big and small" to adhere to voluntary guidance to suspend sales of disposable barbecues during extreme heat.
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