Pink flame retardants are being used to slow California fires. What do we know about them?
Briefly

"While aerial fire suppressants are an invaluable tool for combating wildfires, they have limitations, such as strong winds making low-altitude drops dangerous and less effective."
"Fire retardants typically consist of water, ammonium phosphate, and iron oxide, which work together to starve fires of oxygen while also cooling and coating vegetation to slow burning."
Read at ABC7 Los Angeles
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