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I'm all for #HotCompost, but sometimes, it can be too hot!
Can #Compost Catch Fire? What to Know About #SpontaneousCombustion
"Spontaneous combustion in compost and mulch systems is a real and well-documented fire risk associated with the natural heat generated during decomposition. While composting is generally very safe when managed properly, large or poorly maintained piles can create conditions where heat builds faster than it can escape. In rare cases, internal temperatures may become high enough for materials to ignite without any outside spark or flame source."
Keeping one's compost pile we helps to prevent that from happening. The article goes on to say,
"Why Heat Management Matters
Heat itself is not the problem. Heat is a normal sign that decomposition is occurring.
The concern develops when:
- Piles become excessively large
- Airflow becomes restricted
- Material dries internally
- Temperatures remain unchecked
- Heat accumulates faster than it dissipates"Learn more:
https://www.letsgocompost.org/post/can-compost-catch-fire -
I'm all for #HotCompost, but sometimes, it can be too hot!
Can #Compost Catch Fire? What to Know About #SpontaneousCombustion
"Spontaneous combustion in compost and mulch systems is a real and well-documented fire risk associated with the natural heat generated during decomposition. While composting is generally very safe when managed properly, large or poorly maintained piles can create conditions where heat builds faster than it can escape. In rare cases, internal temperatures may become high enough for materials to ignite without any outside spark or flame source."
Keeping one's compost pile we helps to prevent that from happening. The article goes on to say,
"Why Heat Management Matters
Heat itself is not the problem. Heat is a normal sign that decomposition is occurring.
The concern develops when:
- Piles become excessively large
- Airflow becomes restricted
- Material dries internally
- Temperatures remain unchecked
- Heat accumulates faster than it dissipates"Learn more:
https://www.letsgocompost.org/post/can-compost-catch-fire