What is the red substance being dropped on wildfires in Europe? These fire retardants contain chemical mixtures designed to change how vegetation burns & give firefighters more time to control the fire, explains David O'Connor @dublincityuni.bsky.social @researchireland.ie www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

What is the red substance being dropped on wildfires in Europe?These fire retardants contain chemical mixtures designed to change how vegetation burns and give firefighters more time to control the firewww.rte.ie