October 6, 2024 – Fire retardant is used by CAL FIRE and other wildland response agencies to slow wildfires until ground resources can extinguish them. The bright color allows pilots to see where the retardant has been applied, but have you ever wondered how to get rid of that pink residue once you’re back home?
Watch this video for helpful tips on how to clean off fire retardant: from washing down surfaces to caring for plants that may have been affected.
Source & photo: CAL FIRE