Tanker planes were dropping fire retardant on wildfires in Logan County. KOCO 5 Field Meteorologist Michael Armstrong was on the scene as planes dropped the retardant near Luther on Indian-Meridian ...

Firefighters might face a higher risk of brain cancers caused by exposure to chemicals in fire extinguishers, a new ...

New research shows that flame retardant polymers can break down into toxic chemicals, raising concerns about their ...

Throughout the summer months, airtankers and fire-crews spray fire retardant across the territory for protection. It's a substance that makes fuel less flammable and slows a fire's progress.

Small homes are big business these days, and your chance to check them out in all shapes and sizes is this weekend in Del Mar.

When it comes to home or commercial space safety, one crucial yet often overlooked aspect is fire prevention. Curtains, being highly flammable, can contribute to the rapid spread of fire.

Veteran firefighters appear to have a higher risk of brain tumors called gliomas, which can be caused by gene mutations linked to flame retardant chemicals called haloalkanes, researchers reported ...

Flame retardant chemicals might increase risk of brain cancers in veteran firefighters Firefighters were more likely to have brain cancers linked to haloalkanes than people in other jobs The ...