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Fire retardant is dyed red to make the line visible when its dropped from air tankers like this DC-10. The mix of water and chemicals is used to delay combustion and slow the spread of flames. (stock photo)

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Fire retardant is one tool in battling wildfires, including the recent Woodbury Fire east of Mesa.

By Amanda Slee/Cronkite News July 9, 2019