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# Fire chiefs welcome temporary ban on disposable barbecues
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/fire-chiefs-welcome-temporary-ban-on-disposable-barbecues/
- Published: 2026-08-15T07:30:54.000Z
- Updated: 2026-08-15T07:30:53.000Z
- Description: Staffordshire Fire and Rescue were called to a "staggering" 600 outdoor blazes last month.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: News

A TEMPORARY ban on the sale of disposable barbecues has been welcomed by fire chiefs.

[The Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade](https://www.gov.uk/guidance/statutory-guidelines-on-disposable-bbqs?ref=lichfieldlive.co.uk) said the items "cannot be considered a safe product" due to the current hot weather and the risk of fire.

Staffordshire Fire and Rescue said they were called to a "staggering" 600 outdoor blazes last month alone – almost double the figure for the same time last year.

Assistant Chief Fire Officer Jim Bywater said:

> "This summer has already been extremely demanding for our firefighters, and our resources are stretched to the limit.   
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> "Disposable barbecues are one of the biggest outdoor fire risks, especially during periods of warm weather and limited rainfall like we have experienced recently, so we welcome the Government's temporary national ban.   
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> "They are already banned in many areas as they can rapidly spread out of control and can ignite the ground easily.  
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> "We need everyone to do their bit in helping us keep Staffordshire safe this summer, including adhering to disposable barbecue bans and enjoying the countryside responsibly."

Efforts are also taking place to take action against individuals responsible for recent blazes across the county.

Mr Bywater said:

> "We're continuing to work closely with our colleagues at Staffordshire Police to act against those ignoring these bans or starting deliberate fires, which can have catastrophic consequences for local communities, wildlife and green spaces across the county.  
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> "Three people have already been arrested in connection with a series of recent fires and a number of investigations are ongoing."