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Disposable barbecue ban welcomed after New Forest wildfire
United Kingdom
First seen: Aug 18, 2026, 8:17 PM UTCUpdated: Aug 18, 2026, 8:17 PM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
A ban on disposable barbecues has been welcomed following a wildfire in the New Forest. The headline does not provide details on the fire's size, damage or casualties.
SO WHAT?
The ban concerns wildfire prevention in an area affected by a recent fire, but the wider scale of the risk is unclear.
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