Pink Flame Retardants To Slow Los Angeles Fire

Aircraft battling fires raging through the Los Angeles area are dropping more than water. Hundreds of thousands of gallons of hot-pink flame retardants are being released from the skies and dropped ahead of the flames in a desperate effort to stop them before they destroy more neighbourhoods. Fire agencies say the suppressants are an invaluable tool as flames race through canyons and other rugged areas that are difficult for firefighters on the ground to reach. In another development, As the destructive wildfires in LA rage on...the fire chief has said that 'they are not in the clear' as firefighters brace for 'explosive fire growth'. Authorities claim firefighters are in a critical stage of their almost week-long battle against deadly Los Angeles blazes. Crews report progress, but the National Weather Service warns "extremely critical" conditions could spread the fires as dangerous winds return this week. Watch The World Report for the latest updates.