Ex-college professor charged with setting California fires

  • According to court documents, Maynard’s alleged arson spree included blazes he started in July and August behind crews fighting the Dixie Fire, which became the second biggest wildfire in California history, scorching more than 1,500 square miles (3,900 square kilometers) and destroying more than 1,000 structures.

    And not isolated: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/24/us/palo-alto-fawn-fire-ar...

  • While arson is dangerous and stupid, we really shouldn't let our environment reach a point where 1 fire destroys 1000 structures etc.