then they use their trucks to douse each power pole with fire retardant — the same substance that's dropped by firefighting aircraft from above. They try to spray it as far up the pole as ...

Firefighters say they stopped the progress of the Kenneth fire as Los Angeles struggles ... Vanishing from Modern Builds LA firefighters spray retardant on Kenneth wildfire I've been to more ...

Fire retardants are used to slow or stop wildfires. Similarly, flame retardants are used in appliances like TVs and building ...

In an effort to combat the increasing risk of wildfires, firefighters in San Diego are employing a new tool to protect ...

In the battle against massive wildfires around Los Angeles, California, now on its 8th day, pink fire retardant powder is being sprayed on nearby vegetation and high-risk areas to slow the flames ...