Firefighters called out to Hayling Island seafront to incidents involving disposable barbecues

The good weather attracted people to the destination but resulted in fire crews being called out and issuing advice on using barbecues after the items were left dumped on the beach.

Hayling Island fire station posted on Twitter: ‘Two calls this evening involving throw away BBQs.

‘Fire safety advice given to BBQ users along the seafront.’

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