When the infamous, hairdryer-like Santa Ana winds weaken, the devastating fires in the Greater Los Angeles area can be fought from the air. To do that, firefighting planes and helicopters have dropped ...

Flame retardants like ones used in wildfires are also used in cladding and electrical appliances. Some are toxic for humans ...

Curtains and screens can both act as a safety barrier in front of an open fireplace, but each option comes with its own ...

The state Board of Forestry and Fire Protection has no firm timeline ... The latest measure creates a new “ember-resistant” zone, dubbed “zone zero,” that bars things like brush, wooden ...

As California battles devastating wildfires, Phos-Chek, a hot-pink aerial fire suppressant, plays a crucial role in protecting communities. But what is it made of, and is it safe for the environment?

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Pink fire retardant is raining from the skies in Los Angeles as firefighters try everything ...

But what is in them and are they safe? FILE - A vehicle is covered in fire retardant while crews battle the Palisades Fire in Mandeville Canyon on Jan. 11, 2025, in Los Angeles. The fires are ...

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