Warning after disposable barbecue causes fire at County Roscommon park
A disposable barbecue was placed in one of the bins at Lough Key Forest & Activity Park last night, setting it on fire. Pic: Lough Key Forest & Activity Park
The dumping of a disposable barbecue in one of the bins at Lough Key Forest and Activity Park led to a fire in the bins overnight, park management confirmed this morning.
Park management have appealed to the public to dispose of such items safely as incidents like the one overnight could put people, wildlife and the park itself at risk.
A statement from the park management said: "We're deeply disappointed and saddened to share that a disposable barbecue was placed in one of our bins last night, setting it on fire—despite the clear signage throughout the park asking visitors to dispose of these items safely.
"At Lough Key Forest and Activity Park, we take great pride in maintaining a beautiful, welcoming, and safe environment for all. Incidents like this not only threaten that safety but also risk serious harm to people, wildlife, and the park itself. We kindly ask all visitors to please respect the park and dispose of all rubbish responsibly."
