What is Phos-Chek? Pink powder helping firefighters battle LA wildfire
Tuesday, 14 January 2025 Los Angeles firefighters are using Phos-Chek, a bright pink fire retardant, to combat wildfires threatening lives and property. Developed by Perimeter Solutions, Phos-Chek helps slow the spread of flames. The retardant contains water, ammonium phosphate fertiliser, and a thickening agent creating a fire-resistant barrier. Winds over 70 mph could impede efforts, emphasizing the unpredictability of the situation.
Above the roaring fires devastating parts of Los Angeles is an incongruous sight: air tankers dropping gallons of bright red and Barbie-pink slurry over forest, homes, cars, and anything else that might lie in the blazes' path. The substance, vivid against the grey smoke and charred landscape, is...
The devastating wildfires ravaging Los Angeles have left countless residents displaced, including numerous high-profile celebrities. Among the notable figures who have tragically lost their homes are..
Bright pink powder blanketing Los Angeles has caught the attention of many as fire retardant Phos-Chek is dropped by air tankers to control wildfires. This chemical barrier prevents flames from..
Tuesday, 14 January 2025
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