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Should disposable barbecues be banned during a wildfire warning?

The Department of Enterprise has asked retailers to stop selling disposable barbecues in the dry...

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10.15 16 Jul 2026


Should disposable barbecues be banned during a wildfire warning?


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10.15 16 Jul 2026


The Department of Enterprise has asked retailers to stop selling disposable barbecues in the dry weather.  The request comes amidst a Status Orange wildfire warning following a wildfire at Killarney National Park, said to be caused by the “reckless use of disposable barbecues.” 

Should disposable barbecues be banned during a wildfire warning? To discuss further with Claire was Vincent Jennings, CEO of Convenience Stores and Newsagents Association.


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