FIREFIGHTERS put out several barbecues at a beauty spot ­— just days after warning people about the risks they pose.

Chorley Police and fire crews have been at Rivington today, a popular attraction on Good Friday.

A spokesman for Chorley Police said: "Here in Rivington with Lancs Fire and Rescue service and Chorley Council.

"Believe it or not in the last hour Lancashire Fire and Rescue service have put out several BBQs on the side of the reservoir.

" Please be mindful that BBQs on the moorland are dangerous can cause wild fires. They will be put out.

"Thanks to the fire service for their excellent work."

Earlier this week, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service and Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service warned about the dangers of using barbecues on moorland.

GMFRS’ Area Manager Paul Duggan, Head of Prevention, said: “The memories of the moorland fires in 2018 remain fresh in the mind of everyone involved, from our firefighters who worked incredibly hard to put the fires out, to the residents who were forced from their homes.

“Moorland and wildfires can be started in a number of ways. Sadly, many fires in the countryside are started deliberately, however, some can break out by people being careless with barbecues, campfires or not disposing of cigarettes properly.

“Our message is strong and clear - never have a barbecue or campfire on the moors or start a fire deliberately wherever you are in the UK. Many people think it’s just the flame from a barbecue that sets the moorland on fire, but it’s actually the heat from the disposable barbecue that often sets peat and dry moorland alight.”