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Fire Retardant Use Explodes as Worries About Water, Wildlife Risk Grow
State and federal use of fire-retardant chemicals has grown significantly in recent years. Yet recent studies have shown the toxins are deadly to fish and may contribute to permanent changes in plant communities.