Article: Don't be caught by the dangers of barbecue fire.

IF recent hot weather is anything to go by, summer may be on the way.

But, as we dust down our barbecues and drag out the briquettes, Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service is warning people of the dangers of a summer sizzling session.

The advice comes after five homes in Olney were evacuated following a gas barbecue fire in Lilly Hill.

Terry Ridgley, Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service's community safety manager, said: "Having a barbecue should be a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone, but cooking over hot coals can be hazardous.

"Please take care, because the consequences of not paying attention to a few simple safety ...

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