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Kezia Reynolds

5 hidden fire risks that could destroy your garden during a heatwave – how to keep your home and family safe

A garden with a large, perfectly kept lawn and lots of prairie-style flower planting in the borders.

It’s been a hot summer with less rain than average, which means there is an increased risk of fire in your garden. So, I asked garden experts to share the hidden fire risks in a garden during a heatwave, and these are the five things they said.

Prolonged heat and dry weather can turn your garden into a fire risk, as dried-out grass, wooden fencing and even compost heaps become more flammable during a heatwave.

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