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Festival bans disposable barbecues amid fire risk

25.07.2026 10:55 1 min 1 source

Bournemouth Echo ENG

Festival bans disposable barbecues amid fire risk — Original source: Bournemouth Echo

Organisers of Camp Bestival in Dorset have banned disposable barbecues at the festival, which runs from July 30 to August 2 at Lulworth Castle. The ban comes due to hot weather and dry ground conditions that increase fire risk. Only purpose-built BBQs and camping stoves are allowed in designated cooking areas within campsites.

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Festival bans disposable barbecues amid fire risk

Organisers of Camp Bestival in Dorset have banned disposable barbecues at the festival, which runs from July 30 to August 2 at Lulworth Castle. The ba...

25.07.2026 Bournemouth Echo ENG Original source

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