Calls to Ban Disposable Barbecues Over Wildfire Risk Grow Louder in England and Wales The scorching summer of 2023 has been disastrous for farmers and landowners across England and Wales, with wildfires raging out of control.
As the country teeters on the brink of another heatwave, calls are growing for a temporary ban on disposable barbecues – a move that's both urgent and overdue.
Farmers like Paul Tompkins, deputy president of the National Farmers Union, know firsthand the devastating impact of wildfires. "A stray match or single spark can wipe out months of hard work in minutes," he warns.