Milton said: “People going out to enjoy the beautiful countryside we have here are taking disposable barbecues. Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service also warned that disposable barbecues, glass bottles, cigarettes and cars parked on long grass could all start fires due to the dryness of vegetation. Donna Potts, from Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service, said: “We are certainly not saying stay home and don’t go out, but please don’t take disposable barbecues. They stay hot for far too long and they start fires very easily.” Extreme heatDevon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said July had been its busiest month for emergency calls in the past 10 years.