London Mayor Andy Burnham calls on residents to stop using disposable barbecues as the city faces another period of extreme heat. The appeal comes as authorities warn that fire risk rises during hot, dry weather and when people use flame-producing devices outdoors.
The reports note that London Fire Brigade crews have responded to hundreds of wildfires in recent months. They connect the current risk to ongoing heatwave conditions, describing the latest episode as the fifth heatwave affecting the city. While both outlets focus on the same threat level and the mayor’s message, they frame it within the broader context of wildfire frequency and emergency responses rather than specific incidents tied to any single barbecue case.
