The U.S. Forest Service bans the use of long-term fire retardant on federal lands near waterways or endangered species ...

Carrying massive loads of water or fire retardant, fast-moving specialized aircraft help contain the spread of wildfires.

At Neptune Aviation, an aerial firefighting company based in Missoula, maintenance crews work throughout the winter to keep ...

If you’ve ever wanted to know what that red liquid that’s dropped from firefighting aircraft is, then we’ve got the answer!

As fire crews and air tankers work to block the wildfires' explosive growth, images of red clouds of fire retardant falling ...

Aerial firefighting companies supplement federal and state firefighting fleets, and their services are in high demand.

The bright pink powder has become a common feature in Los Angeles, coating everything from rooftops to driveways.

Aerial firefighters have always been a critical line of defense against raging wildfires. But increasingly extreme blazes and ...

In emergencies, dumping ocean water on fires may be the best option. But seawater can have long-term effects on equipment and ...

The Forest Service says heavy metals aren't added to fire retardants ... he says — who guide massive planes through low-altitude drops over challenging terrain. "You know, some of those ...