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Posted on 1/8/25 at 9:38 am
Posted by Lake08
Member since Jun 2023
1958 posts
Posted on 1/8/25 at 9:38 am
Why does this always happen in California vs other states? Can’t remember last time TX or LA had fires
Posted by OysterPoBoy
City of St. George
Member since Jul 2013
40701 posts
Posted on 1/8/25 at 9:39 am to
They smoke so much weed it's inevitable.
Posted by Lsupimp
Ersatz Amerika-97.6% phony & fake
Member since Nov 2003
84097 posts
Posted on 1/8/25 at 9:40 am to
Geography. Climate.
Santa Ana winds meet fire meets real estate.
Posted by Seldom Seen
Member since Feb 2016
46871 posts
Posted on 1/8/25 at 9:40 am to
God is punishing them.
Posted by RogerTheShrubber
Juneau, AK
Member since Jan 2009
282364 posts
Posted on 1/8/25 at 9:41 am to
Happens all over the West.

I dont wish this upon anyone, regardless of how they vote. Money aint everything, a home is more than an investment.
Posted by SloaneRanger
Upper Hurstville
Member since Jan 2014
10952 posts
Posted on 1/8/25 at 9:44 am to
This has been happening in Cali since long before it was settled by Europeans. Lots of dry fuel, Santa Ana winds and the potential is always there.

I would like to see some honest, comprehensive reporting on what Cali has been doing to prevent and prepare for these fires. Are they using controlled burns and other sensible forestry practices? Are they devoting the resources to get right on these fires as soon as they start? My sense is that the answers to these questions are no, but I really don’t know.
This post was edited on 1/8/25 at 9:48 am
Posted by GumboPot
Member since Mar 2009
133320 posts
Posted on 1/8/25 at 9:44 am to
quote:

Why does this always happen in California vs other states? Can’t remember last time TX or LA had fires


The right conditions are present in California more than other states and the right conditions are allowed persists in populated areas by California politician who's job it is to mitigate wildfires in populated areas. Why? They want wildfires to cause misery and destruction so they can declare a state of emergency and get federal funding into corrupt politicians hands. It makes them a little more wealthy and a lot more powerful when they are doling out federal emergency funds.
Posted by idlewatcher
Planet Arium
Member since Jan 2012
86864 posts
Posted on 1/8/25 at 9:44 am to
There is all kinds of craziness in Cali.

Mudslides, earthquakes, forest fires, shark attacks. Boulders rolling off the hills to come crush you.

Hopefully they get this one contained quickly
Posted by jmarto1
Houma, LA/ Las Vegas, NV
Member since Mar 2008
36317 posts
Posted on 1/8/25 at 9:46 am to
Typical of the area but they do not do enough to mitigate. Trump was right about that the first time around.
Posted by CoachChappy
Member since May 2013
33925 posts
Posted on 1/8/25 at 9:47 am to
It’s a natural part of the sequoia tree life cycle actually. It’s been happening for a long time. There are just human homes there now.
Posted by PeleofAnalytics
Member since Jun 2021
4057 posts
Posted on 1/8/25 at 9:47 am to
Brush maintenance has fallen by the wayside. They state is not following through on prescribed burns that would help prevent these.
Posted by 9Fiddy
19th Hole
Member since Jan 2007
65522 posts
Posted on 1/8/25 at 9:47 am to
quote:

Can’t remember last time TX or LA had fires

Were you under a rock the summer of 2023?
Posted by Powerman
Member since Jan 2004
165333 posts
Posted on 1/8/25 at 9:48 am to
Yeah I wonder why the wet lands in Louisiana aren't catching on fire annually
Posted by loogaroo
Welsh
Member since Dec 2005
36561 posts
Posted on 1/8/25 at 9:48 am to
Florida panhandle burnt pretty bad a few times.
Posted by GumboPot
Member since Mar 2009
133320 posts
Posted on 1/8/25 at 9:49 am to
quote:


It’s a natural part of the sequoia tree life cycle actually. I


Yep...

Posted by GumboPot
Member since Mar 2009
133320 posts
Posted on 1/8/25 at 9:53 am to
quote:

Yeah I wonder why the wet lands in Louisiana aren't catching on fire annually


There are plenty of marsh fires every year but those are set purposely. Builds a stronger marsh starting in the spring.
Posted by GnashRebel
Member since May 2015
8626 posts
Posted on 1/8/25 at 9:58 am to
Dry weather, high winds off the ocean, bad land management.

Feel bad for the people. Losing all your stuff is traumatic. Damn winds are too high to use aircraft they said.
Posted by stout
Porte du Lafitte
Member since Sep 2006
175775 posts
Posted on 1/8/25 at 9:59 am to
quote:

bad land management.


This is the biggest issue. Enviro groups actually fight against controlled burns and proper land management so this is the result.
Posted by Athis
Member since Aug 2016
14624 posts
Posted on 1/8/25 at 10:04 am to
Posted by Athis
Member since Aug 2016
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Posted on 1/8/25 at 10:04 am to
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