The cause of the fires = low rainfall last year, i.e., dry brush + high winds + hot air temperatures. That is the classic recipe for this extent of brush fires.
The wind, the wind, the wind. Under the conditions, fires can spread extremely quickly. They are tricky to fight because of rugged terrain, because of the wind and because of the unpredictable nature of location.
We are seeing government at its best in the response to these fires.
God bless all the FIREFIGHTERS, and those who help to coordinate their activities.
Actually, it can be even worse if there’s above-average rainfall during the winter/spring seasons, ‘cuz that stimulates the brush to just grow like crazy. Then, after a long, dry summer there’s just that much more of it all over the landscape, dry and brown, just waiting around for a spark.