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Temporary ban on sale of disposable BBQs over wildfire risk

Temporary ban on sale of disposable BBQs over wildfire risk
BBC News Friday 14 August 2026, 13:09 UTC 1 min read
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Government issues a temporary ban on the sale of disposable barbeques as they pose a "significant risk to the public".

Government issues a temporary ban on the sale of disposable barbeques as they pose a "significant risk to the public".
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