A big one that comes up frequently from weather forecasts is red flag warning. This is a fire weather forecaster term that is ...

We spoke to eight pest-control experts and compiled a list of the best ant killers for every type of infestation.

Fairfield residents appreciate aggressive fire attack by crews near Vista Grande 03:41. FAIRFIELD — All evacuations were lifted for a grass fire that burned dozens of acres in the Vista Grande ...

Some 14 000 firefighters, including inmate volunteers, are battling 18 major blazes burning thousands of square kilometres throughout California with aircraft, assorted vehicles and picks and shovels.

While fire officials say they think the retardant helped them fight the Bighorn blaze near Tucson, a debate is roiling throughout the West over the chemical mixture's effectiveness.

Not long after the Palisades Fire broke out Jan. 7, firefighting aircraft began drawing bright red lines with fire retardant across the Santa Monica Mountains, in an effort to slow and contain the ...

An LAist investigation found toxic heavy metals in samples of fire retardant collected from the Palisades, Eaton and Franklin fires. Here's what that means.

A novel method for extracting antimony from electronic waste (e-waste) plastics was investigated in this work. Antimony trioxide is initially incorporated into these plastics in synergy with ...

Short-term retardant called FireFoam WD881-C is sprayed directly onto a flame or just ahead of a fire perimeter. Long-term retardant called Liquid Concentrate 95-AMV helps to create a perimeter ...

The liquid on Weeks Bridge, which did not appear to be blood, drew a response from Massachusetts State Police and Cambridge Fire Department.

The sum total of the arguments, which is backed by extensive scientific research, is that these fire-retardant chemicals — which find a similar application in other car parts, as well — should ...

The pilot has three options: water, foam, or fire retardant. Flipping a red card, he indicates he wants option three. Norman Howell (second from left) is providing air support.