Abby, Collin and I were walking on their land in Northfield and we went by their impressive pile of stumps. No website said anything about a subterranean threat of fire. Here are some links concerning stumps:
Extension Note 52 - Page 2
This Old House: Ask TOH
What to do with Stumps?
Stump Disposal Systems Inc.

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