Mulch Fires
Springtime is usually accompanied by a significant increase in the number of fires that occur in landscaping mulch. These fires are particularly dangerous due to their proximity to homes and structures. The fire starts in the landscaping mulch, spreads into the shrubbery, and then to the home or building. Most are started by people, often via improper disposal of smoking materials, so most can be prevented. However, mulch can spontaneously combust under the proper conditions. If you see anything smoking in a landscaped bed, put it out if you can AND call 911. If the burning material is not thoroughly wet or removed, it may re-ignite.
Learn More from the Virginia Department of Forestry:
dof.virginia.gov/wp.../uploads/Mulch-Fires_pub.pdf
The mulch have manures in it and its hot, and it touched the structure and caught fire, right?
I noticed our front mulch smoldering last spring and found that a groundhog had chewed the wiring to our low voltage landscape lights! Fortunately, it didn't ignite and cause damage. Our HOA requires front mulch!
There is no such thing as mulch in New England and NY. I figured it was a Virginia thing!!
Please explain the physics of garden/yard mulch spontaneously combusting. Distinction between commercial mulch piles and a few inches of garden mulch.
The SVFC was honored to be invited, along with many of our partners, to the Public Safety Appreciation Dinner hosted by BDesh Foundation and the All Dulles Area Muslim Society (ADAMS).
Happening now! Until 11:30! Stop by for an awesome breakfast!
Scrumptious food! Glad my family and I made it!
I was not able to attend but my daughter and her family did. The grandsons loved it - again! I saw them in one of your pictures!
Is there a cost and is there another one scheduled soon?
We know folks in our area have asked about the massive boom in our area last night a little before 11pm. Here is a likely cause, also called a ‘super bolt’. (We’re aware that Loudoun County Fire and Rescue units responded to a report of an explosion in Leesburg around the same time, but no incident was discovered.
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.Tomorrow (Sunday) at Fire Station 618 (46700 Middlefield Drive) in Cascades.
DO you ever need volunteers to help out for these events? Serving food?