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Andy Burnham chaired an emergency Cobra committee and urged retailers to withdraw barbecues amid wildfires in England and Wales.

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Andy Burnham chaired an emergency Cobra committee and urged retailers to withdraw barbecues amid wildfires in England and Wales.

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  1. Burnham coordinates with local leaders in West Midlands amid wildfire alerts in England and Wales.1 source
  2. Burnham enacted a ban on disposable barbecues following a safety warning from the local council.1 source
  3. Burnham visited Stourbridge amid a blaze and pushed for clean energy transition while the government issued a temporary ban on disposable barbeques.Sub-event
  4. Dunwich major incident escalates fire risk, prompting Burnham's urging and local council bans.1 source
  5. Burnham chairs Cobra and urges BBQ withdrawal as wildfires hit England and Wales.1 source

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