By Hiroko Tabuchi From above the raging flames, these planes can unleash immense tankfuls of bright pink fire retardant in just 20 seconds. They have long been considered vital in the battle ...

"In terms of immediate concern, the main thing I'd be worried about, regardless of whether there's fire retardant used or not, is just air pollution — like particulate matter," he says.

From above the raging flames, firefighting planes can unleash immense tankfuls of bright pink fire retardant in just 20 seconds. They have long been considered vital in the battle against wildfires.

With more moderate winds over Southern California, a fleet of helicopters and air tankers has been able to drop in the last two days hundreds of thousands of gallons of water and fire retardant ...

But a decades-long fire-proof prevention programme – including clearing up dried leaves and fire-proofing homes – meant only seven Montecito homes were burned down. The so-called 2017 Thomas ...

The Jan. 8 general fire alarm was called at Benchmark Foam at 401 Pheasant Ridge Drive, according to a release. On scene crews found heavy white smoke on the manufacturing floor of the plant.