Wes Siler

“Indefinitely Wild” lifestyle columnist for Outside Magazine

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Ford brought back the Bronco in 2021, and now the SUV could be the future of the federal government’s efforts to fight wildfires.

2024 Bronco: High-tech off-roader could help government fight wildfires

Ford brought back the Bronco in 2021, and now the SUV could be the future of the federal government’s efforts to fight wildfires.

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