Crime & Safety
UK Firefighters issue warning over BBQs amid sunny weather
A statement from Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service on social media said: “Is that actually warm sunshine with blue skies!
“Well, it may not last, but if you are thinking of having a BBQ tonight (because why not), have you checked it over before firing it up?
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The aftermath of a BBQ gone wrong in Oxfordshire. (Image: Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service)
“Gas BBQs are a safe option, but if they have been left out over the winter, make sure hoses and connections are secure and not perished/damaged.
“We are sure you would not want us turning up.”
The post on Facebook was accompanied by a photograph which showed the aftermath of a BBQ fire with damage to a garden in Oxfordshire.