British PM bans sales of BBQs, deploys military in wildfire fight
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- Fire services: ‘Save 999 calls for emergencies – not dobbing in next door’s BBQ’ Metro —
- Council warns of GoFundMe scams claiming to raise funds for Stourbridge fire victims Birmingham Live —
- Rain set to bring temporary relief to scorched Britain - but Met Office warns sixth heatwave could hit in September LBC —
- Andy Burnham bans barbeques and calls in the military to battle Britain's wildfires as he warns the crisis is 'far from over' Daily Mail —
- Brits rage as Andy Burnham triggers screeching emergency phone alert siren for BBQ warning Daily Star —