When you think of upholstered furniture, you probably imagine ornate, pricey pieces. But there's a budget-friendly IKEA way ...

A candle that was left burning in a bathroom in an Ilfracombe property resulted in a fire, providing a cautionary tale for ...

While fire officials say they think the retardant helped them fight the Bighorn blaze near Tucson, a debate is roiling throughout the West over the chemical mixture's effectiveness.

When it comes to home or commercial space safety, one crucial yet often overlooked aspect is fire prevention. Curtains, being highly flammable, can contribute to the rapid spread of fire.

3. Cotton-Linen Blend Flame Retardant Curtains For those who prefer a natural, textured look, cotton-linen blend flame retardant curtains offer both style and functionality.

According to a communications officer for Perimeter Solutions, who make PHOS-CHEK — the fire retardant used in the 2025 LA wildfires — it has been tested by the USDA Forest Service to ensure ...

The vibrant red fire retardant is known as Phos-Chek and has been used by firefighters battling wildland blazes for over 50 years, according to its manufacturer, Perimeter Solutions.

Parts of Southern California are covered with pink fire retardant as firefighters try to control deadly wildfires raging in Los Angeles. But what is Phos-Chek fire retardant and is it safe?

Between 2009 and 2021, over 440 million gallons of long-term fire retardant were dumped across federal, state and private land, most of it in the western U.S., according to federal estimates.

Polybrominated diphenyl ethers, or PBDEs, are fire-retardant chemicals that are found everywhere -- upholstery, carpets, curtains, electronics, and even infant products. Known to disrupt hormones ...