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Old 13-12-2002, 12:35 PM
Steve Harris
 
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(DaveDay34) wrote:

A team were trying to put the fire out, but adding
water to the heap was in effect adding moisture and creating a
situation where the microbes were enjoying perfect conditions. This
meant that they were breaking down more compost and creating even more
heat, which was fueling the fire.

I fear this is an urban legend. A heap hot and dry enough to catch fire
might be "improved" by additional water but the firemen would have to
trickle it in over a few days because bacteria may be quick but not that
quick.

It wouldn't surprise me if initially there was an increase in steam

Steve Harris - Cheltenham - Real address steve AT netservs DOT com
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