Scientists discover alarming levels of flame retardants in recycled plastic items, calling for stricter regulations and safer ...

The agency said its final rule on the two highly toxic chemicals address implementation concerns from a range of industry ...

And while metals can come from natural resources like rocks and soils, or burned vegetation, USC researchers found evidence of heavy metals in the 14 different fire retardants they purchased and ...

A new investigation suggests that black plastic utensils, like spatulas, may leach harmful flame retardants into food during ...

The widespread use of certain chemical or synthetic fire suppressants may be leading to heavy metal contamination in wildfire ...

The clue was the plastic’s concerning levels of flame retardants. In some cases, the mix of chemicals matched the profile of those commonly found in computer and television housing, many of which are ...

FEMA’s Region 9 Administrator authorized the funds. The Ventura County Fire Department said 140 firefighters are at the scene ...

Forest fires are part of the natural cycle, but when fires threaten life and property on a grand scale, human intervention is ...

Evacuation orders in place The following evacuation orders are in effect for unincorporated areas near Somis, Camarillo Heights and nearby areas as of early afternoon: Zone 1 – ...

Dozens of homes burned, The Associated Press reported. Damage inspection teams will likely further quantify the damage ...

Evelin Weber and her neighbors fled their Malibu homes as the deadly Woolsey Fire tore across the California coast in 2018.

The Portland drop box, made by Laserfab, was hit first. Two fire-suppressant devices inside the box sensed the blaze and ...