This week, one of the fires that had to be extinguished in Fallbrook was a mulch fire. Depending on how long that mulch has been sitting in your yard and how large the pile is, it could be a fire danger.As temperatures rise and landscaping projects increase during the summer months, piles of mulch and wood chips become a common sight at homes, businesses and construction sites. While mulch provides numerous benefits for gardens and landscapes, fire officials say improperly stored mulch can pose an unexpected fire risk.Large mulch fires occur every year across the United States, often requiring days to extinguish and consuming thousands of cubic yards of material. Many of these fires are believed to begin through a process known as spontaneous combustion.Contrary to popular beli
