Eco-friendly, plant-based, edible gel could help Canada fight wildfires

As Canada’s wildfire season heats up, an Ontario company has created a non-toxic firefighting gel being used by fire departments in more than 20 municipalities. Jeff Semple looks at how EcoGel requires no toxic chemicals, and could be the fire suppressant of the future.

• Napanee-based company receives federal funding for ‘eco-gel’ firefighting technology