Rain on burned hillslopes can trigger dangerous floods and debris flows. Those debris flows can move with the speed of a ...
Tiny reactive particles, called radicals ... as well as monoammonium phosphate as a fire retardant, attapulgite clay and guar gum as thickeners. Other fire retardants, such as FIRESORB, contain ...
During cleanup and recovery from the Los Angeles-area wildfires, city officials and emergency managers are also worried about ...
The Palisades and Eaton wildfires also continue burning in the Los Angeles area, leaving parts of Southern California with devastating fire damage.
Once the E.P.A. finishes inspecting a home site and removing toxic waste, crews contracted by the U.S. Army Corps of ...
LA County Sheriff says about 31,000 people were under mandatory evacuation orders while another 23,000 were under evacuation warnings.
Fire seems like a distant memory in light of the bountiful rain this week, but dealing with the cleanup from the two recent wildfires is top of mind in communities across the region. With the ...
In the Los Angeles area, the potential for rain on land burned by a series of devastating fires has people on edge.
Fire retardants are used to slow or stop wildfires. Similarly, flame retardants are used in appliances like TVs and building materials. Some retardants are toxic, but there are differences in their ...
The island province of Siquijor has a long history tied to mysticism and healing, leading to some to believe that magic brews ...
Flame retardants like ones used in wildfires are also used in cladding and electrical appliances. Some are toxic for humans and the environment.