Press release<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After a numerous responses to mulch fires recently. The City of Batavia fire department reminds residents to use some caution and common sense when it comes to landscaping mulch. Each year during the spring and summer months, hundreds of mulch fires are reported across the nation. These fires start out small and undetected, but can eventually grow into a devastating fire, causing major damage to buildings, homes, and other structures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Typically, mulch that is piled too deeply, more than a few inches, can build up heat and spontaneously catch fire. As the fire starts in the landscaping mulch, it quickly spreads into the shrubbery and then into the home or building. Other contributing factors include below average rainfall, extremely dry conditions, warm weather, and abnormal winds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another, common cause of mulch fire is human carelessness through discarding of smoking products. Cigarette and cigar smokers often discard lighted smoking materials, including matches, into the landscaped areas as they enter and\/or exit a building. So, please take extra precaution when smoking around landscaping beds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To help prevent a mulch fire, please follow these safety tips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Become aware of this fire safety problem and use smoking materials responsibly. Use only approved receptacles for matches, cigarettes and cigars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Recognize that hot and dry spells allow mulch fires to start more readily.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Press release After a numerous responses to mulch fires recently. The City of Batavia fire department reminds residents to use some caution and common sense when it comes to landscaping mulch. Each year during the spring and summer months, hundreds of mulch fires are reported across the nation. These fires \u2026<\/p>\n