It seems that in past years since environmentalists have succeeded in the preventing of forest clearing and encouraged the heavy accumulation of fallen trees, brush, etc., forest fires have been frequent and more severe.
That part we played a part in. The road to hell is always paved with good intentions. Also, not planning for these things. Insisting on building in the hills for 2 reasons: 1) beautiful views for the well off and 2) cheaper homes way outside a metropolis.
We are at fault for our behaviors but we didn’t cause the dryness. We do have to live with it.