Calls to ban disposable barbecues in England and Wales over wildfire risk
Summary
Farmers, firefighters, and some politicians in England and Wales are asking for a temporary ban on disposable barbecues to reduce the risk of wildfires. The request comes as dry, hot weather has increased wildfire dangers, affecting crops, wildlife, and landscapes across the UK.Key Facts
- Farmers and landowners warn that disposable barbecues can start wildfires, destroying crops and farmland.
- Firefighters and political groups like the Liberal Democrats and Labour MPs support banning disposable barbecues.
- Dry weather caused by climate change and droughts has made vegetation very flammable.
- Disposable barbecues are still sold in some small shops and online, though major supermarkets have stopped selling them.
- Wildfires have burned over 20,000 hectares (50,000 acres) across the UK this year, affecting places like Wales, Scotland, and near a nuclear plant in Suffolk.
- Farmers want local authorities to stop BBQs and campfires in public areas to reduce fire risks.
- Some experts say controlled burning, a method to clear dry plants safely, should be allowed again to prevent larger wildfires.
- Conservationists and experts disagree about rewilding’s role in wildfire risk, with some saying it actually helps reduce the danger.
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