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BBC Business

Temporary ban on sale of disposable BBQs over wildfire risk

Temporary ban on sale of disposable BBQs over wildfire riskWorldPing

Single-use grills pose a "significant risk to the public" in current drought and heatwave conditions, the government warns.

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