# UK bans disposable BBQs amid soaring wildfire risk 2026-08-14T22:00:12+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The UK government has temporarily banned the sale of disposable barbecues across Great Britain as extreme heat and drought conditions fuel wildfires. The Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade said the barbecues cannot be considered safe and must not be sold in shops or online while restrictions remain, following an emergency Cobra meeting. Prime Minister Andy Burnham described Britain as a “tinderbox,” warning that any outdoor fire risks homes and lives. At least 37 fires burned across England and Wales, with four classified as major incidents. In the West Midlands, 54 people were treated and 19 hospitalised. The government is also considering specialist firefighting aircraft and emergency funding for fire services. ## Coverage - timesofindia.indiatimes.com Tags: Andy Burnham, Disposable barbecues, Great Britain, UK government, wildfire Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/uk-bans-disposable-bbqs-amid-soaring-wildfire-risk/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/uk-bans-disposable-bbqs-amid-soaring-wildfire-risk/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.