Perimeter Solutions sought to undercut rivals, leaving federal officials worried about their reliance on a single company for a crucial product.
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By Chris Hamby
Fire retardant, the reddish liquid dropped from planes to slow spreading flames, has become an indispensable tool for saving lives and property from more frequent and intense wildfires. But the entire supply of the product in the United States is controlled by a single company.
