Vancouver Island firefighters warn against use of bark mulch in gardens

Vancouver Island firefighters warn against use of bark mulch in gardens

Parksville Fire Department was called to a fire that broke out in the garden area in front of Orca Place on Friday afternoon, June 19, at approximately 1:30 p.m. Fire crews arriving at the scene quickly doused the flames and conducted preventative measures around the area. Assistant Fire Chief Cam Cruickshank said it was a bark mulch fire caused by spontaneous combustion. He said they don’t recommend people use bark mulch in their gardens. “They…

Vancouver Island firefighters warn against use of bark mulch in gardens - Tofino/Ucluelet Westerly News

Parksville Fire Department was called to a fire that broke out in the garden area in front of Orca Place on Friday afternoon, June 19, at approximately 1:30 p.m. Fire crews arriving at the scene quickly doused the flames and conducted preventative measures around the area. Assistant Fire Chief Cam Cruickshank said it was a bark mulch fire caused by spontaneous combustion. He said they don’t recommend people use bark mulch in their gardens. “They…