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BBQ party tonight

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Grumpynan · 15/08/2026 08:29

We have planned a family get together this evening with a charcoal bbq in the garden. I hasten to add it’s a proper one not disposable.

should we still go ahead, or should I play save and cook the food indoors, what’s everyone else doing,

I mean, it stresses disposable bbq, says nothing about kettle ones in a garden. But I don’t want to cause any problems, and tbh we have a lot of trees around us and I’m a little worried, DH says I’m being silly but ?

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LizzieSiddal · 15/08/2026 08:42

Dh is a twat!

Ablondiebutagoody · 15/08/2026 08:42

I'm with dh. Disposable bbqs are the bigger issue because people just put them on the ground in the middle of nowhere and/or leave them when they go home because they're hot and they can't be arsed to deal with it. Something on legs on your patio will be fine. Have the hose or a bucket of water nearby if you are worried.

InterestedDad37 · 15/08/2026 08:42

Yogabearmous · 15/08/2026 08:37

It’s disposable bbqs that are the issue. Just don’t use them.

The warning says that people "should not undertake any activity that could start a fire".
Common sense surely would lead anyone to conclude that this (very, very obviously 🙄) includes sparks or ash from any type of barbecue igniting nearby trees or vegetation.

LizzieSiddal · 15/08/2026 08:42

You’d have to be a complete idiot to use a BBQ at the moment.

It isn’t just about whether your area is in drought, it’s about the fact if something did happen the Fire Brigade are rather busy, they will be delayed in getting to you and also they are knackered! There have been London fire crews and engines in the New Forest for the past week.

Don’t do anything that will exacerbate this situation.

KnittingOnEmpty · 15/08/2026 08:39

Didn't you get the alert? Why do you think it doesn't apply to you? Do not have a BBQ, disposable or not!

Yogabearmous · 15/08/2026 08:37

It’s disposable bbqs that are the issue. Just don’t use them.

MillicentMargaretAmanda · 15/08/2026 08:36

Your DH is being an arse. Cook the food inside. You'll still get to enjoy the company of your family and your garden, which was surely the point, not the cooking method.

hamnish · 15/08/2026 08:33

It’s been a long, hot week, full of shit news, and maybe I’m just tired, but for one weekend, can’t people just do what they’ve been asked to do, for the sake of the fire service and everyone around them?

wigglycactus · 15/08/2026 08:31

I would just cook the food indoors and leave the BBQ well alone.