Andy Burnham to chair emergency Cobra meeting amid extreme heatThe Guardian ^ | August 12, 2026 | Caroline Davies and Peter WalkerPosted on by MinorityRepublicanAndy Burnham will chair an emergency Cobra meeting in response to the extreme heat, which has caused wildfires and plunged many parts of Britain into drought. It will be the second Cobra meeting this year on heatwaves, after one took place amid high temperatures in June. Speaking before the Cobra meeting, Burnham raised the idea of a possible ban on disposable barbecues, which are a known fire risk. (Cobraaa) CO-braaa!" (Cobraaa) CO-braaa!"