Teen-Made Fire Retardant Protects Homes in LA Wildfires

In today’s episode of Fire Headlines, host Samantha Didion is joined by Chief Ken Kehmna to discuss an exciting innovation in wildfire fighting technology—a non-toxic fire retardant developed by two teenagers from Silicon Valley. Inspired by their firsthand experience with wildfire smoke, these young innovators have created a groundbreaking product called Clore, designed to protect properties from the devastating impact of wildfires, particularly in areas like Los Angeles.

Chief Kehmna shares his insights on the importance of non-toxic fire retardants, the evolving role of technology in firefighting, and how public-private collaborations are shaping the future of fire service.