California is years behind in implementing a 2020 law aiming to make it harder for homes to burn during a wildfire.

The U.S. Forest Service bans the use of long-term fire retardant on federal lands near waterways or endangered species ...

As California battles devastating wildfires, Phos-Chek, a hot-pink aerial fire suppressant, plays a crucial role in ...

Strong winds can make it too dangerous to fly at the low altitudes needed for drops and can dissipate the retardant before it hits the ground. Besides Cal Fire, multiple agencies have dropped fire ...

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 ...

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 ...

By Hiroko Tabuchi From above the raging flames, these planes can unleash immense tankfuls of bright pink fire retardant in just 20 seconds. They have long been considered vital in the battle ...

It's apparent that these red trails are used to stop the spread of wildfires, but what makes up fire retardant and why is it different than only using water to fight wildfires? What is the red ...

A viral video showcasing Oreos' surprising resistance to fire has sparked online bewilderment. Blowtorched Oreos withstand flames for 30 seconds, outlasting a wooden frame. Social media users ...

With more moderate winds over Southern California, a fleet of helicopters and air tankers has been able to drop in the last two days hundreds of thousands of gallons of water and fire retardant ...