Barbecues & bonfires Over 400,000 incidents are caused by
outdoor fires each year, causing hundreds of injuries. Many of
these are caused by careless use of barbecues and bonfires.
Barbecue safety advice - Follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Only use flammable liquids which are recommended for this
task. - Keep your barbecue a safe distance from fences, sheds,
bushes and anything else which may catch fire. - Don't take
barbecues – especially disposable ones – onto moors, woodland or
near undergrowth. - Have a container of water on hand to douse
flames. - Don't wear loose clothing. - Keep pets away. - Make
sure the barbecue is fully extinguished after use. Leave embers
to cool down overnight before disposal. - Build your bonfire
downwind and well away from buildings, trees, bushes or other
flammable materials. - Clear away grass to form a circle of
earth around the fire. - Build the fire stack so than it
collapses inward when burning. - Watch for flying embers and
sparks. - Don't use petrol or paraffin t