Just a few short hours after the Palisades fire sparked, planes joined the fire fight and started dropping bright red fire retardant on hillsides and homes. It's a site we've grown accustomed to in California. LAist science reporter Jacob Margolis wanted to know about the safety of that fire retardant. So he spent the last several months working with researchers to figure out what's in it and whether there's anything to worry about.

 

Just a few short hours after the Palisades fire sparked, planes joined the fire fight and started dropping bright red fire retardant on hillsides and homes. It's a site we've grown accustomed to in California. LAist science reporter Jacob Margolis wanted to know about the safety of that fire retardant. So he spent the last several months working with researchers to figure out what's in it and whether there's anything to worry about.
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KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories.