Polybrominated diphenyl ethers, or PBDEs, are fire-retardant chemicals that are found everywhere—upholstery, carpets, ...

As Knox County investigates the cause of a home explosion in the Choto area, Rural Metro Fire is reminding residents of ...

A team of researchers from the United States and Switzerland has reported the discovery of a previously unknown compound in ...

Yorba Linda’s City Council has signed a memorandum of understanding with the nonprofit Orange County Conservation Corps that’s expected to save the city “thousands of dollars” annually by reducing the ...

Fire safety is a critical consideration in any building, whether it’s a home, office, industrial facility, or public space.

Water demand fighting fire 'overwhelmed the ... and lower winds at night by flying helicopters and dropping fire-retardant chemicals, Gardner said. He said he expects crews will spend "the next ...

Some of the city's fire teams are now working from gear that forego being created with PFAS to remain water- and heat-resistant READ MORE: NC firefighter requests PFAS groundwater ...

Federal officials now say worsening wildfires due to climate change mean forests must be more actively managed to increase their resiliency.

"Regularly cleaning your home and removing dust and debris from the house can go a long way in preventing any ember from ...

The discovery of high levels of heavy metals in a popular fire retardant has added to long-running concerns from ...