or do these folks forever want to make it seem like it s just coincidence that so many storms, fires, floods, temperatures and extreme weather events are normal
A 19th century journal from a traveler noted that California mountains weren't very visible in late summer because of all the smoke from all the fires. Fire suppression in the 20s and 30s resulted in the growth of overly dense forests and accumulation of debris on the forest floor which has made the fires hotter and bigger. It has nothing to do with climate change and everything to do with the Mediterrain climate of California. And the Santa Ana winds are also a natural phenomenon which exacerbates any fire into a storm. Like the Chinook winds of the Rockies, wind dumps its moisture as it pushes up a mountain and then expands and rushes down the other side of the mountains.
California experienced several large fires in the 19th century, including the Great Fire of Los Angeles in 1889, the San Francisco Fire of 1851, and the first great fire in San Francisco in 1849.
The Great Fire of Los Angeles in 1889
This fire burned from the Santa Ana Mountains to Oceanside, destroying over $100,000 worth of timber and pasture.
The fire was human-made and was preceded by a drought and high winds.
The Santiago Canyon Fire in 1889
This fire burned in Orange County, Riverside County, and San Diego County.
It was possibly the largest wildfire in California's history until 2018.
The fire destroyed farmers' crops and thousands of sheep.
The San Francisco Fire of 1851
This fire destroyed up to three-quarters of San Francisco.
The fire killed nine people and caused an estimated $12 million in damage.