AN unattended disposable barbecue with clothing left on top resulted in a fire in the open on Bank Holiday Monday.

Firefighters from Whitchurch attended the fire in Symonds Yat East near to The Saracens Head at 7.30pm.

The fire service would like to remind residents of how simple fire safety is important - only dispose of disposable barbecues once they have cooled down - they retain heat for a long time.