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In mid-July, a fire caused by a discarded cigarette thrown into a mulch bed led to a nursing facility having to be evacuated. Also in July, a fire that began in mulch destroyed a townhouse unit.
These are not isolated incidents. In fact, the most notable fire caused by mulch occurred in 2015 when a man died in a blaze that was begun by smoking materials left in a mulch bed.
In this issue, we’ll talk more about how fires can begin in mulch, and share tips for how to reduce the odds of it happening to you.
Most mulches are made of organic material, and are always decomposing and drying out – making it very flammable, in many cases. When it’s piled deep, dangerous heat can build up. Fires originating in mulch are more likely to occur when the weather is hot and dry for an extended period of time.
There are actually quite a few proactive steps you can take to make sure your home is safer.
You should feel free to mulch just about anywhere in your yard. All of your flowerbeds, trees and gardens can benefit equally from mulching. Here are a few good mulching guidelines to follow:
We would love to help you out with your mulching needs. If you’d like for us to suggest which mulch would look best in your yard or if you’d like for us to spread it out for you, just give us a call!
Our number is (619) 334-9464.
