FOI release

FOI request: Compost fires

Case reference FOI2026/00481

Received 28 April 2026

Published 28 May 2026

Request

Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, I would like to request the following information. Please provide data for the period 1 January 2020 to 31 December 2025 relating to fire incidents involving: Domestic compost bins, compost heaps, or decomposing organic material. Fires caused by sunlight reflection or concentration (for example, involving mirrors, glass objects, or magnifying effects within households). Where possible, please can you also provide information on: The recorded cause of fire (e.g. accidental, deliberate, electrical, or other classification used) Incident type (primary or secondary fire) Any available data on property damage or spread of fire If obtaining this information isn’t possible, please provide advice and assistance on how we can refine this request.

Response

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Documents

• FOIA response for disclosure log - FOI2026_00481.pdf (263.3 KB)

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