Barbecues withdrawn from sale in Cairngorm National Park Co-ops as retailer praised for taking positive action

Co-op stores across the Cairngorms have withdrawn barbecues from sale due to the risk of forest fires.

The supermarket's initiative extends to all of its 129 stores within UK national parks.

The move comes a week after a devastating blaze in the Glenmore Forest where firecrews spent hours getting a wild fire under control.

An area seven football pitches in size was decimated by the blaze, the cause of which has still not been established.

The Co-op move has been roundly supported by social media users:

"Well done Co op xx"

"A very good move!"

"Fantastic news! Thank you for recognising this important move."

"Well done. Here is to many other shops following suit!"

Extreme risk of wildfires

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