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Calls to ban disposable barbecues in England and Wales over wildfire risk

Calls to ban disposable barbecues in England and Wales over wildfire riskWorldPing

Lib Dems and many Labour MPs join farmers, landowners and firefighters in urging temporary prohibition Farmers and landowners are calling for a temporary ban on disposable barbecues in England and Wales, as they warn of the risk of igniting wildfires.

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