Fire crews extinguish four disposable barbecues in 'no-barbecue area' on the Long Mynd

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Fire crews have extinguished four disposable barbecues that were being used in a "no-BBQ area".

The Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) said it sent a crew to the Long Mynd just after 7pm on Sunday (August 17).

A spokesperson for the SFRS said a crew from Church Stretton found "four disposable BBQs in a no-BBQ area".

The spokesperson added that the barebcues were "extinguished by fire service personnel".

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