LAist

What's in that bright red fire retardant? No one will say, so we had it tested

This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. Not long after the Palisades Fire ...
KTVZ

‘That’s where the magic is, in fire retardant:’ How it’s helped protect firefighters and communities during record fire season

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- With multiple fires still burning across Oregon, such as the Bachelor Complex, Wiley Flat and Flat Top blazes, NewsChannel 21 deep-dives into how fire retardant used in aerial ...
AOL

What is the red fire retardant dropped by planes to fight LA wildfires?

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 ...
C&EN

Slow burn: The vital need for benign flame retardants

Flame retardants slow the spread of fires but they can have serious, unintended human health and environmental impacts. Inadequate toxicity testing and inconsistent regulations make it difficult to ...
USA Today

What is it the red fire retardant dropped by planes to fight LA wildfires?

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 ...