Oak is easily the best wood to use in a fire pit and there are several reasons for this. Lumber expert Leroy Hite told me: 'High-quality kiln dried oak is the classic choice for a dense, durable burn.

What is the fire retardant made of? The vibrant red fire retardant is known as Phos-Chek and has been used by firefighters battling wildland blazes for over 50 years, according to its manufacturer ...

Capt. Daniel Potter, CAL FIRE PIO For some residents living at the base of the retardant drop sight, the hillside's red color is helping to keep them as ease.

As fire crews and air tankers work to block the wildfires' explosive growth, images of red clouds of fire retardant falling onto trees are common. What is it — and what's in it?

As you could've guessed, the colors mean something. It has to do with the flow rate of that fire hydrant. Here's what the colors mean, from best to worst: Light blue (Class AA): 1,500 gallons per ...