A mother who miraculously survived after being burned in a barbecue accident has raised over €200,000 for the National Burns Unit, where she received life-saving treatment.

A nurse who received life- threatening burns at a garden party to celebrate a child’s Confirmation has pleaded with people to be vigilant with barbecues.

A senior fire officer has warned people they face an "invisible threat" when dealing with barbecues.

A woman is in a critical condition in hospital after been engulfed in flames at a family barbeque.