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Not that I have any sympathy for smokers, but there are a lot of anthropogenic sources of ignition. Cars dragging metal, and hot catalytic converters are a cou
by labster 8y ago
Not that I have any sympathy for smokers, but there are a lot of anthropogenic sources of ignition. Cars dragging metal, and hot catalytic converters are a couple. Electric lines that frequently run along roads are another. And campfires and ordinary cooking fires can spark a wildfire; homeless people tend to live near roads and overpasses.
The fact that we don't have more arsonists in California is one thing that gives me faith in humanity.
- rrauenza 8y agoThe huge California Carr fire was caused by a flat tire ... https://www.businessinsider.com/california-fire-caused-by-flat-tire-officials-say-2018-8 https://www.businessinsider.com/california-fire-caused-by-fl... > [...] The fire was first ignited on July 23, after a trailer's tire blew out and the rim made contact with the pavement, [...]