As firefighters worked to douse the flames, they encountered challenges due to the explosive materials inside the plant.

This magnesium fire starter kit includes a ferro rod and a magnesium rod. The striker doubles as a scraper to shave off bits of magnesium, which are then ignited by sparks from the ferro rod.

The outer surface of the magnesium rod has a layer of black protective paint. Scrape off the protective paint for the first time. When lighting a fire in the field, you need to prepare some small ...

Fire crews and hazmat are trying to figure out what caused a fire at a magnesium facility in the south suburbs Wednesday ...