[generally]

IMO you are correct on both counts.

So far, I see 3 reasons for fires. There may be more.

1. land grab for minerals
2. land grab for bullet train path (or similar)
3. cause destruction in order to reap federal emergency funds (US Taxpayer bailout of CA)

[thinden]

IMO you are correct on both counts.

So far, I see 3 reasons for fires. There may be more.

1. land grab for minerals
2. land grab for bullet train path (or similar)
3. cause destruction in order to reap federal emergency funds (US Taxpayer bailout of CA)

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4. gerrymandering by fire - disperse republican voters??