UK Bans Disposable Barbecues and Deploys Military as Wildfires Spread

On 14 August 2026, Britain banned disposable barbecue sales nationwide and sent the military to fight spreading wildfires. Single-use grills caused several serious blazes this summer. At least 19 people were hospitalized in Stourbridge among 37 fires across Britain. Hot, dry weather may persist through October, prolonging the risk.