Mulch danger: sometimes it just catches fire by itself Evan Jones April 9, 2012 1 minute read When you think of fire dangers, you might not think of mulch, but fire officials say it can create big problems this time of year. Sometimes you don’t even need a match; the mulch just starts burning by itself. WFIR’s Evan Jones has the story. [audio:http://wfirnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/04-09-Mulch-Wrap1-WEB.mp3|titles=04-09 Mulch Wrap1-WEB] Share: Post navigation Previous: Seniors change driving habits, survey saysNext: We’re not yet out of frost danger to your plants Related Stories 3 minutes read Old Dominion University alumna killed in Minneapolis ICE shooting Ian Price January 8, 2026 0 4 minutes read Salem Stampede Championship Rodeo returns this weekend with high-stakes competition Ian Price January 8, 2026 0 3 minutes read Radford University chair warns of ‘dangerous precedent’ as Venezuela transitions to new leadership Ian Price January 8, 2026 0