As wildfires intensify, state and federal fire agencies are relying more on aerial fire retardant, sparking concerns over its ...

“Historically, flame retardant use to meet flammability standards has resulted in documented health risks without ...

The flame retardant market is estimated to reach a valuation of USD 7.9 billion in 2024. The demand for flame retardant is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of 5.6% through 2034. The industry is ...

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?

A decades-old NHTSA vehicle flammability standard leads to the use of cancer-causing flame retardants in cars. These ...

When it comes to protecting your home or workplace from the risks of fire, one of the easiest ways to enhance safety without sacrificing style is by installing flame retardant curtains.

Consumer Reports (CR), the Green Science Policy Institute, and the International Association of Fire Fighters with the ...

it will fade away pretty quickly.” Wooten explains the pigment is mixed alongside the chemicals used to create the flame retardant. The bright pink hue is also crucial for first-responders to tr ...

Helicopters and aerial crew continue to combat the Palisades Fire with water and flame retardant drops in Encino and Mandeville Canyon neighborhoods of Los Angeles on Jan. 11.

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 ...

Air tankers are dropping thousands of gallons of red flame retardant in the hills around Los Angeles as firefighters attempt to limit the devastation from multiple wildfires. Images of vivid red ...