A barbecue that was put into a bin caused a fire in High Wycombe.

At around 12.10am on Friday, July 23, firefighters from the town visited Abbey Barn Lane following reports of fire in the area.

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Once they arrived at the scene, firefighters used one hose reel to extinguish the blaze.

In a brief statement that was published on their website, Bucks Fire and Rescue said: “The fire was caused by a barbecue which had been put into the bin.”