What to know about the red fire retardant being used against wildfires
Summary
Firefighters in southern France are using a red chemical fire retardant dropped from planes to slow down wildfires. While this chemical helps control fires, it can also harm nature and people.Key Facts
- The red fire retardant is a chemical used to stop or slow forest fires.
- Planes drop the retardant over burning or at-risk forest areas.
- Firefighters consider it an important tool against fast-spreading wildfires.
- The retardant can have negative effects on the environment and human health.
- These wildfires are occurring amid a heatwave in southern France.
- French authorities are also working to protect evacuated areas from theft during the fires.
- The fires have sparked conversations about how forests in France are managed.
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