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Portable barbecues

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gransruleok Tue 15-Jul-25 18:57:13

Do you think it’s right that supermarkets are selling portable barbecues and lighters at a time when fires are a real danger. I wonder what our fire fighters think. So many people will be taking these into the countryside, having a lovely time, then not taking the proper precautions to put them out and taking them home.

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Whitewavemark2 Wed 16-Jul-25 08:39:30

I thought that has been made illegal?

Obviously wrong.

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gransruleok Wed 16-Jul-25 19:13:43

I saw these in the entrance of my local Sainsbury’s. I wanted to message the store manager but couldn’t find a place to complain. I do feel outraged. I feel people should be encouraged to take a picnic until the threat of fires has passed. Just as much fun, I think.

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Jaxjacky Wed 16-Jul-25 19:23:39

Although some won’t listen it’s better to try and educate people, even if disposable bbq’s were banned, people still have portable ones they use year in year out.

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Chardy Wed 16-Jul-25 20:04:00

We live near the beach. Not only have bins accidentally burnt down when the owners left warm barbecues next to them, but one of the small dustcart-vans that empty the bins on the prom was almost totally destroyed. These barbecues are nightmare as they seem to be out, but they're not.

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keepingquiet Wed 16-Jul-25 20:16:13

Not all fires are caused by portable barbeques...maybe ban the use of cigarettes too?

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