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Innovations in Forest Firefighting

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The San Diego Fire-Rescue Department has been actively spraying Citrotech along evacuation routes and near homeless encampments to prevent potential fire outbreaks. The spray is environmentally friendly and safe for use around homes and schools.
A citrus-based natural fire retardant is being tested on dry vegetation to prevent wildfires
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The German Federal Environmental Foundation (Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt, DBU) has granted €125,000 to the Munich-based startup Caurus Technologies to develop a modular system aimed at enhancing wildfire detection and suppression efficiency.
Germany gives startup grant for new wildfire tech which fights forest fires with less water
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In the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, certain homes have remarkably withstood recent wildfires thanks to innovative fire-resistant designs. A notable example is a local couple who incorporated several fire resistant materials and features.
Homes made from innovative and fire resistant materials withstood Cali fires better