Wildfires are an all-too-common occurrence here in SoCal.

Whether on television or in-person, you've no doubt seen fire planes dropping clouds of red liquid on the flames below in an effort to extinguish them. The substance the planes drop is called 'Phos-Chek.'

But just what is this mysterious red liquid, and how does it work?

In this Virtually Rick, we take a look at what Phos-Chek is, how it works, and whether using it carries any risks.

Watch the video for Rick's explainer on this red, gloopy fire retardant and how it could potentially save your home in the event of an oncoming wildfire.