The hot-pink mix of water and chemicals, which is sprayed from planes to combat wildfires, is under renewed scrutiny.

Pink fire retardant has stained houses and buildings in Los Angeles as the authorities continue to try and slow down the blazes that have killed at least 24 people.The spray, known as Phos-Chek, has ...

Whether you're spending summer at home or in warmer climes, insect repellent is important for preventing bites and stings and the associated diseases transmitted by biting bugs. We've tested popular ...

Most waterproofers come as a spray, a cream, or a wax ... Former Cut senior market editor Diana Tsui discovered Apple’s water repellent while searching for the right product to protect an ...

After a mid-season break, Chicago Fire is finally back on US screens. Alongside a whole host of other returning shows, Chicago Fire season 13 picks back up where it left off in its usual Wednesday ...

a fire retardant designed to spray onto roofs, walls, and fences. Long before becoming a homeowner, I learned about fire-protective gel from a local news report about firefighters applying it ...

To keep them at bay, many of us will reach for the bottle of insect repellent or citronella candles in order to avoid the bite and incessant itching that comes with it. But how do these repellents ...

A veteran Orange County Fire Authority engineer suffered cardiac arrest and died after searching for any residents during a kitchen fire at a Laguna Niguel home early Sunday morning, Jan. 5 ...

A huge fire that erupted at a clothing market in Ghana’s capital Accra has destroyed hundreds of livelihoods and businesses. The fire at Kantamanto Market – one of the world’s largest ...

Jamie Waffle says it was a "very tragic" end to 2024 in Windsor, Ont., and start to his role as the city's new fire chief. He officially took over Jan. 1, on the heels of two fatal fires to close ...

A fire that broke out early on New Year’s Day in Barangay Camp 6, Tuba, Benguet killed one person, injured two others, and destroyed 26 homes. Damage to property was estimated at P37.5 million. The ...