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

Jet fuel prices have surged between 82% and 110% in just three months, a spike that is hammering industries that rely on aircraft

But Cal Fire says its sprawling aerial firefighting operation will not scale back as wildfire season ramps up.

That pledge comes with a hefty price tag.

Firefighters battle the Palisades Fire as it burns during a windstorm on the west side of Los Angeles, California. Getty Images

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