Firefighters in Stanislaus County faced an unusual challenge when a swarm of angry bees descended on them after they put out a wildfire ignited by a faulty bee smoker. As the flames died down, bees began to swarm overhead, resulting in several firefighters getting stung; fortunately, no one required hospitalization. The incident highlights the unpredictable nature of firefighting, where threats can emerge unexpectedly after battling a blaze.
The situation escalated when a swarm of bees latched onto the fire truck, catching a ride back to the station. Firefighter Jim Black recounted the challenge of spraying bees off the engine, indicating a peculiar scenario where they were potentially following a queen who had attached herself to the fire engine. This experience underscores the unpredictable circumstances firefighters may encounter.
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