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prima:What is AFFF, the chemical that was spilled on the grounds of the Aguadilla airport?

The incident raised questions about what it is used for and why it raises environmental concerns

July 3, 2026 - 2:30 PM

The use of this type of foam has been common in facilities where there is a higher risk of fires involving flammable materials, such as airports, military bases, refineries, ships, storage facilities, and chemical plants. (MC3 Dylan McCord)

The leak reported on Thursday at Rafael Hernández International Airport, in Aguadilla, drew attention to a product little known outside of airport, military, or industrial settings: Aqueous Film-Forming Foam, known as AFFF.

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