BBQ safety reminders
Barbecues are great for when the sun is shining, but they do carry a fire risk. Please remember to:
- Avoid placing the barbecue on dry grass or vegetation.
- Use firelighters or barbecue fuel to light the coals – always avoid using petrol or paraffin.
- Keep children and pets well away from the cooking area and never leave the barbecue unattended.
- Avoid moving the barbecue until it is completely cool, and make sure any remaining charcoal is cold before disposing of it carefully. Ideally, use water to damp down the ashes.
- Ensure disposable barbecues are cold before disposing of them.
- Avoid disposing of hot barbecue ashes in plastic rubbish bins as this can easily start a fire.
- Never use a barbecue indoors or inside a tent, as they can produce potentially lethal carbon monoxide.
For more fire safety information and guidance, please visit the DWFR website.
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