Beach barbecue fires 'completely avoidable'
BBCPeople are being reminded how to dispose of barbecues safely following a bin fire in St Ouen last weekend.
States of Jersey Fire and Rescue Service (SJFRS) said it had to attend a bin fire caused by disposable barbecues every year as people put would leave them smouldering on beaches or place them into bins whilst still hot.
The service said the incidents were "completely avoidable and place people, property and the environment at risk".
Phil Falle from the service said people needed to take more care in the lead up to the hotter weather and ahead of the bank holiday weekend.
He said: Over many years it's been ongoing... it's such a simple thing to deal with really.
"Disposable barbecues of course people tend not to want to take them home after use, but the key thing is to allow them to cool down safely or drench them in water by the sea."
SJFRS said islanders could follow the beach disposable barbecue safety guidance:
- Cool the sand underneath where the barbeque was used as it can remain hot and cause injury
- All the barbeque to cool completely
- Douse with water
- Take it home or dispose safely once cold
- Do not place a hot barbeque in the bin
SJFRS Station Commander Mark Bailey-Walker added: "Disposable barbecues can stay hot for hours, and during this period of warm, dry weather we are urging everyone to be extra vigilant and to dispose of them safely."
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