Why are there so many wild fires in California?

Question

Why are there so many wild fires in California?

Answer 1

Because they have stupid laws about cutting brush and taking care of the land.  

Now a political rant is called for against Socialist Democrats.  But everybody needs to be spared that.

Answer 2

People

almost all wildfires are caused by Humans directly or indirectly

Answer 3

It has to do with the Pacific ocean currents and how they affect the weather patterns on the west coast.

Answer 4

Several reasons ...

1. It's very dry there

2. It's usually windy

3. There are laws that prevent people from clearing underbrush. This becomes fuel for fires.

4. There are many lightning strikes there, which start fires.

Answer 5

Same reason there are so many in Florida, not enough rain, and too many pyromaniacs

Answer 6

Because it never rains here...