First, the flame retardant powder is mixed with water to create a foam or slurry that is easy to spread across affected areas. The aerial retardant cools and coats anything flammable in the ...

Crews battling the deadly Los Angeles wildfires have been dropping a bright pink fire retardant across the city ahead of the advancing flames – leaving some wondering what the substance is ...

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 ...

a citrus-based fire retardant known as Citrotech, produced by Mighty Fire Breaker. Residents in areas like San Carlos welcomed the firefighters’ proactive approach as they observed the spraying ...

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As multiple wildfires continue to torch Southern California on Saturday (January 11), authorities are using planes to drop a large amount of bright pink fire retardant to curb the blaze. Nine large ...

Foam core insulation may be a popular choice for homes, but not so much for the environment. Thankfully, these eco-friendly ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Two wildfires still burning in Los Angeles have torched more urban area than any other fire in California ...

with officials warning that strong wind gusts mixed with low humidity will create "extremely critical fire weather conditions." Watch The World Report for the latest updates.

Karina Maher and Michael Kovac, an architect, built their Los Angeles home with fire-resistant and sustainable features. When the Palisades fire broke out, their house remained intact while others ...