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What's in the pink fire retardant being dropped on LA, and is it dangerous?

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Summary
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73% Informative

The pink fire retardant is made up of water mixed with a brand of powder concentrate called Phos-Chek .

The firefighting strategy has turned homes, cars, streets, trees, and pretty much everything else pink in some areas.

Fire retardant cools and coats anything flammable in the environment, including grasses, shrubs and trees.

Phos-Chek MVP-Fx doesn't contain any substances known to the state of California to cause cancer, developmental or reproductive harm.

The product comes with some warnings, such as avoiding unnecessary contact with it and removing it from eyes, skin, and clothing.

VR Score

77

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76

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84

Article tone

formal

Language

English

Language complexity

55

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medium-lived