The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee passed Congressman Doug LaMalfa's bill, H.R. 3300, called the Forest Protection and Wildland Firefighter ...

As wildfires intensify, state and federal fire agencies are relying more on aerial fire retardant, sparking concerns over its effects on fish, aquatic ecosystems, and water quality.PACIFIC ...

An LAist investigation found toxic heavy metals in samples of fire retardant collected from the Palisades, Eaton and Franklin fires. Here's what that means.

Understanding fireproof vs. fire-retardant cladding is essential for architectural design, impacting safety, compliance, and ...

LAist partnered with USC researchers to test samples of Phos-Chek, the fire retardant dropped on the Eaton and Palisades fires. The results came back positive for heavy metals including arsenic ...

Aerojet Rocketdyne is being blamed for putting employees at risk, and federal investigators are proposing hefty fines.

When it comes to home or commercial space safety, one crucial yet often overlooked aspect is fire prevention. Curtains, being highly flammable, can contribute to the rapid spread of fire.

The oil well service workers killed in a west Texas rig fire died because of an ignition hazard and lack of flame-retardant clothing, OSHA finds.

UPS placed an industry-first order for 1,821 fire-resistant shipping containers. The unit load devices (ULDs) will enhance safety on board the company's global fleet of cargo aircraft. (Photo ...