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Tesco pulls disposable barbecues from all Irish stores after government raised wildfire concerns
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Tesco pulls disposable barbecues from all Irish stores after government raised wildfire concerns

Tesco has removed disposable barbecues from all its stores in Ireland due to concerns about the risk of wildfires during a period of hot and dry weather. This decision follows a voluntary request from authorities, including the government, which asked retailers to stop selling disposable barbecues to prevent them from sparking fires. A fire in Killarney National Park, believed to have been caused by a disposable barbecue, has burned for four days and affected over 20 hectares of the park. Coillte, the state-owned forestry company, has extended its Status Orange High Forest Fire Risk Warning until midday on Monday, urging people to avoid outdoor fires. While Tesco complied with the voluntary request, some politicians, such as members of the Social Democrats, argue that a complete ban would be more appropriate during such warnings.

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Tesco pulls disposable barbecues from all Irish stores after government raised wildfire concerns

Tesco has removed disposable barbecues from all its stores in Ireland due to concerns about the risk of wildfires during a period of hot and dry weather. This decision follows a voluntary request from authorities, including the government, which asked retailers to stop selling disposable barbecues to prevent them from sparking fires. A fire in Killarney National Park, believed to have been caused by a disposable barbecue, has burned for four days and affected over 20 hectares of the park. Coillte, the state-owned forestry company, has extended its Status Orange High Forest Fire Risk Warning until midday on Monday, urging people to avoid outdoor fires. While Tesco complied with the voluntary request, some politicians, such as members of the Social Democrats, argue that a complete ban would be more appropriate during such warnings.

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