For most Californians, the sight of aircraft spewing neon pink liquid over flaming trees and brush has become a hallmark of aggressive wildfire suppression campaigns — if not a potent symbol of ...

HOMEOWNERS AND HOW RELIABLE IS THIS NEW TOOL, BRITTANY? THE REPORTER: YOU WANT TOE B LEERY, LISA. FIRE EXPERTS WARN, THERE'S SOME COMPANIES OUT THERE WHO SAY THEIR PRODUCT WILLFF EECTIVELY PROTECT ...

As the first heat wave of summer plunges California into yet another wildfire season, some environmental groups are taking aim at a commercial fire retardant that most residents have grown all too ...

It’s widely used because it can slow flames in ways that water can’t. But it also contains heavy metals and other harmful compounds. By Hiroko Tabuchi From above the raging flames, these planes can ...

Authorities battling a series of large wildfires in the Los Angeles area have employed a bright red fire retardant to tamp the flames, leading to dramatic images of the material blanketing scores of ...

Flame-resistant (FR) garments are an important safety item for workers in the power industry. However, protection varies based on the arc rating of the clothing. Wearers must understand how the FR ...

This is a developing story. For the latest local updates, head to LAist.com. Also, sign up for NPR's breaking news alerts. Air tankers are dropping thousands of gallons of red flame retardant in the ...

A blizzard engulfed Michael Kovac’s house as the Palisades fire approached on Jan. 7 — “an absolute blizzard of embers,” he recalled. But by the time the smoke cleared, the 2 1/2-level, ...