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?
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!
Why Is Fire Retardant Red? All About 'Red Smoke' Used To Combat LA Fires
Chek, a red fire retardant that prevents fire spread by creating a protective barrier on plants, are being used by firefighting planes to combat catastrophic wildfires in Los Angeles. Despite its effectiveness,
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 onto trees are common. What is it — and what's in it?
Everything you need to know about the water drops in California during wildfires
Firefighters in California are battling the fires from the sky using a variety of specialized aircraft that dump water and fire retardant onto the terrain below.
What’s the red stuff being dropped on the wildfires in California?
Red fire retardant is being dropped from the sky allowing pilots to see where it has been dropped and accurately aim for later drops.
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 ...
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 ...
Watch: Huge clouds of water and fire retardant dumped on LA wildfires
LOS ANGELES (KTLA) – The Palisades Fire, already one of the most destructive natural disasters in Los Angeles history, set ...
Water and fire retardant are part of the air battle against Southern California fires
The fight from above is critical in giving firefighters a chance to get some semblance of control over the fires, said one ...
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WATCH: Air Tanker Drops Fire Retardant Over LA Hillside Blaze With ‘Surgical Precision’
An air tanker took several passes over a smoldering hillside in Los Angeles County on Friday afternoon and dropped red fire ...
At least 16 dead in LA fires as dangerous winds could persist; crews douse roads in retardant
LOS ANGELES − The death toll from a devastating series of fires in Los Angeles County rose to 16, officials announced, as air ...
Fire retardant drop falls on top of reporter during Palisades Fire
A fire retardant drop fell on top of reporter Laura Haefeli while she was covering the Palisades Fire in Brentwood.
Power companies douse Los Angeles power poles with retardant to protect power grid during fires
With multiple wildfires still burning across the county, several Los Angeles power companies have started to try and get ...