Mulch Fire Risk Poses Growing Threat to California Homes In California, where the risk of wildfires is both imminent and escalating, a common landscaping choice—mulch—is emerging as an overlooked fire hazard that many homeowners inadvertently invite into their yards. This seemingly innocuous product, made from organic materials like wood chips and bark, can easily ignite and create a dangerous “fuel source” right next to residences. The Rising Tide of Wildfires California’s unique climate—a combination of hot, dry summers and seasonal Santa Ana winds—has created the perfect storm for wildfires. Drought…
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