Pink flame retardants are being used to slow California fires. What do we know about them?
Aircraft battling fires raging through the Los Angeles area are dropping more than water: Hundreds of thousands of gallons of hot-pink fire suppressant ahead of the flames in a desperate effort to stop them before they destroy more neighborhoods.
The flame retardant covering L.A. is pink for a reason. Here’s why
Perimeter Solutions, the company that makes the substance, explains its hot pink hue. As crews battle fires in Los Angeles, the hot pink fire retardant they’ve dropped to stall the flames’ advance has become one of the striking visuals to come out of the disaster.
What's in the pink fire retardant being dropped on LA, and is it dangerous?
Parts of Southern California are covered with pink fire retardant as firefighters try to control deadly wildfires raging in Los Angeles. But what is Phos-Chek fire retardant and is it safe?
What is the pink fire retardant being dropped on L.A. wildfires? Here's what to know.
Aircraft battling fires raging through the Los Angeles area are dropping hundreds of thousands of gallons of hot-pink fire suppressant in a desperate effort to stop the flames.
That Pink Fire Retardant Being Used On The LA Fires Won't Really Hurt Your Car's Paint
It's never a great idea to leave anything on your paint for extended periods, but Phos-Chek won't do much damage of its own
What's the red stuff dropped on fires? Here's why fire retardant is red
Streets in Southern California were painted red this week as planes continue to fly overhead dropping red clouds over burned areas. But why is it red?
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 compounds.
What to know about pink flame retardants used to slow CA fires
Massive fires continue burning after igniting in the foothills of Pacific Palisades, and Altadena, forcing thousands to evacuate amid a life-threatening and destructive windstorm slamming Southern California.
What's the Deal With the Pink Flame Retardant Used to Combat Wildfires?
Fire officials are using aircrafts to drop pink flame retardants over portions of L.A. to stave off the spreading wildfires in the region.
What is it the red fire retardant dropped by planes to fight LA wildfires?
The U.S. Forest Service bans the use of long-term fire retardant on federal lands near waterways or endangered species ...
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What is the flame retardant that planes are dropping on the LA fires?
Also, sign up for NPR's breaking news alerts. Air tankers are dropping thousands of gallons of red flame retardant in the hills around Los Angeles as firefighters attempt to limit the devastation ...
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Pink fire retardant used in Los Angeles fires controversial for wildlife impact
US has used it to fight blazes since 1963, but some current and former Forest Service employees say chemical retardant kills ...
Cleveland company supplies flame retardant dye used to fight California wildfires
If you take a look at DayGlo’s website or its offices in Cleveland, you’ll find a bright shade of pink just about everywhere.
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Researchers develop breakthrough one-step flame retardant for cotton textiles
Although extremely flammable, cotton is one of the most commonly used textiles due to its comfort and breathable nature. However, in a single step, researchers can reduce the flammability of cotton ...