California wildfire crews forced to pause after fuel mix-up
Dozens of vehicles on the Smith River Complex fire were found to have been fueled up with gasoline instead of diesel, or vice versa, forcing a tactical pause.
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Dozens of vehicles on the Smith River Complex fire were found to have been fueled up with gasoline instead of diesel, or vice versa, forcing a tactical pause.
Dozens of vehicles on the Smith River Complex fire were found to have been fueled up with gasoline instead of diesel, or vice versa, forcing a tactical pause.
The Smith River Complex is now 90,294 acres and 51% contained.
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