Mulch danger: sometimes it just catches fire by itself Evan Jones April 9, 2012 1 min 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] About the Author Evan Jones Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Seniors change driving habits, survey saysNext: We’re not yet out of frost danger to your plants Related Stories 1 min read Virginia Tech professor projects peak viewing of autumn colors in late October Web Staff September 15, 2025 1 min read Virginia Tech fires head football coach Brent Pry Ian Price September 14, 2025 1 min read Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025