What is it the red fire retardant dropped by planes to fight LA fires?
The U.S. Forest Service bans the use of long-term fire retardant on federal lands near waterways or endangered species ...
Pink Fire Retardant, a Dramatic Wildfire Weapon, Poses Its Own Dangers
It’s widely used because it can slow flames in ways that water can’t. But it also contains heavy metals and other harmful ...
Update: Hurst Fire in Los Angeles County still at 89% containment as of Sunday afternoon
Hurst Fire initially started 10:29 p.m. Jan. 7 in Los Angeles County. It has burned 799 acres after being active for five ...
What is pink fire retardant, being used to curb California wildfires — and what are the environmental concerns?
Environmental experts have said that spraying fire retardant using planes is ineffective, expensive and a growing source of ...
How Authorities Define Fire ‘Containment’ and ‘Control’
The National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWGC) defines wildfire containment as “the status of a wildfire suppression action ...