Man sets light to BBQ and own car at Whitstable
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A hapless barbecuer set his own car on
fire.
The mystery griller was returning on Sunday morning at around
11am to pick up his barbecue from Island Wall, Whitstable.
Thinking the coals had cooled down enough from the night before
he folded down the back seat and placed it into his Volkswagen
Golf.
However the boot caught fire, destroying the vehicle and
sparking a call-out for Whitstable fire station.
The car is now a write-off.
Firefighter Andy Hudsen said: "It was certainly one of the
silliest call outs we have had this summer.
"Anyone who has had a barbecue should aways make sure the
coals aren't hot before moving it.
"We would also advise that someone doing the cooking remain
sober and people throw disposable barbecues away properly."
Whitstable fire station is also reiterating the message that
people should stop parking irresponsibly.
Mr Hudsen added: "There have been several calls in Island Wall
that have been difficult for us to get to.
"It is a narrow road and we struggle to get the engine down
there if people park badly."
Monday, June 28 2010
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