Gel-Like Fluid Prevents Wildfires

A preventive treatment was developed that uses an environmentally benign gel-like fluid to help common wildland fire retardants last longer on vegetation. Applied to ignition-prone areas, the materials retain their ability to prevent fires throughout the peak fire season, even after weathering that would sweep away conventional fire retardants. By stopping fires from starting, such treatments can be more effective and less expensive than current firefighting methods.