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Shocking cost to fuel world’s largest flying firefighting fleet as California wildfire season looms

California is staring down soaring fuel costs and expanding fire danger, yet state leaders are sticking with an expensive, all-in wildfire strategy.

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Shocking cost to fuel world’s largest flying firefighting fleet as California wildfire season loomsCalifornia is staring down soaring fuel costs and expanding fire danger, yet state leaders are sticking with an expensive, all-in wildfire strategy.
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