The powdered substance sprayed over the California wildfires is called Phos-Chek. It contains ammonium phosphate — an ...

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?

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Retired Sierra Madre fire captain Rich Snyder used decades of expertise and quick action to protect his Pasadena home and ...

Los Angeles firefighters are using Phos-Chek, a bright pink fire retardant, to combat wildfires threatening lives and property. Developed by Perimeter Solutions, Phos-Chek helps slow the spread of ...

The vibrant red fire retardant is known as Phos-Chek and has been used by firefighters battling wildland blazes for over 50 years, according to its manufacturer, Perimeter Solutions. Between 2009 and ...

The eye-catching substance — seen coating homes, cars and yards in photographs from the evacuation zones — is called Phos-Chek, and has been used to fight fires for more than 50 years.

It can also damage the ecosystem of the land it's used on. Firefighters are using a vibrant red fire retardant known as Phos-Chek, USA TODAY reported. It’s a common element that has been used by ...

Cal Fire had more than 60 aircraft within its firefighting fleet in the effort to combat fires throughout Los Angeles. Cal ...

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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?

The vibrant red fire retardant is known as Phos-Chek and has been used by firefighters battling wildland blazes for over 50 years, according to its manufacturer, Perimeter Solutions. Between 2009 ...