Disposable BBQs removed from sale after fires ravage Peak District

Barrons announced that the items had been temporarily withdrawn from sale at the Spar stores it runs in both Hope and Hathersage.

Hathersage fire station, whose crews had a busy weekend battling blazes in the area, praised the decision.

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“Thank you Barrons. Much appreciated. Time for a total ban,” it posted on Facebook.

Bamford Edge near Ladybower reservoir was engulfed in flames on Saturday, sending thick smoke billowing down the Derwent valley, as five fire engines raced to the scene.

Firefighters from Hathersage station shared this photo of another blaze raging at The Dale in Hathersage on Saturday night.

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They described how four men were seen running off and tents and a camp fire were found.

More than 8,000 people have signed a petition calling for disposable barbecues to be banned since it was launched over the weekend.