Throughout the summer months, airtankers and fire-crews spray fire retardant across the territory for protection. It's a substance that makes fuel less flammable and slows a fire's progress.

7, firefighting aircraft began drawing bright red lines with fire retardant across the Santa Monica Mountains, in an effort to slow and contain the flames. By the time the fire was out about three ...

Pink fire retardant has stained houses and buildings in Los Angeles as the authorities continue to try and slow down the ...

The substance, vivid against the grey smoke and charred landscape, is a fire retardant, a substance that is used to slow down or stop the spread of fire. Much of it is a product called Phos-Chek ...