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 ...
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Crews work year round to keep firefighting planes ready to fly
At Neptune Aviation, an aerial firefighting company based in Missoula, maintenance crews work throughout the winter to keep ...
Water tanks in the sky: Firefighting planes help ground crews combat California wildfires
Carrying massive loads of water or fire retardant, fast-moving specialized aircraft help contain the spread of wildfires.
This Is What Is In The Red Water Dropped By Firefighting Planes
If you’ve ever wanted to know what that red liquid that’s dropped from firefighting aircraft is, then we’ve got the answer!
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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 ...
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 ...
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What is the flame retardant that planes are dropping on the LA fires?
As fire crews and air tankers work to block the wildfires' explosive growth, images of red clouds of fire retardant falling ...
What Is Pink Powder Dropped By Planes That's Helping Fight Los Angeles Wildfires
The bright pink powder has become a common feature in Los Angeles, coating everything from rooftops to driveways.