Barbecue fire safety advice

Keep you, your family and friends safe when you use a barbecue by following these simple steps: 

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Always: 

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• ensure the barbecue is placed on a flat surface, at least 10 metres away from buildings, fences, trees and shrubs 

• keep water nearby in case of an emergency 

• in the countryside, please use designated areas only and do not use a barbecue if you see an extreme fire risk notice 

• keep children, pets and games away from the cooking area 

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Never: 

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• light a barbecue indoors 

• leave a barbecue unattended 

• use petrol or paraffin to start/revive a barbecue 

• move a barbecue into a caravan or tent 

• move a hot barbecue – ensure it is cool before moving it