and it has become a standard tool for fighting wildfires. A common use for the Pulaski is in creating fire breaks -- sections of land devoid of vegetation which can help contain forest fires.

The long-term retardant is a common fire-suppression tool that has been used for more than half a century. It is approved for use by the U.S. Forest Service, however, citing environmental concerns ...

Fire crews are days into a challenging battle ... process until it runs out of fuel — makes it a “phenomenal” tool for fighting fires, the Los Angeles County Fire Department has said.