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The climate is fire prone and ecosystem fire adapted. The only thing out of place are humans. Fire risk can be mitigated, with proper planning and political wherewithal. I remember a fire near San Diego. 190 homes turned into cinders. Just 1 home in the town survived intact because the owner incorporated proven fire-resistant construction and landscaping. When I lived in Sicily, I saw wildfires raging every summer. Few homes were affected because most were made of terra cotta bricks with tile roofs and steel shutters. They'd just close the doors and windows until the flames passed by. This could be done in fire-prone areas with changes to building codes. All it takes is the will.