These fires are definitely linked to the real estate bubble. The fact that we are in the middle of a drought, have excessive fuel built up, are experiencing a Santa Ana with severe winds and downed power lines are media cover-ups of the real causes – disgruntled homeowners and builders. Of course people are torching their homes, especially in Malibu, the epicenter of subprime mortgages.
I could go on and on about this, and also the 2003 fires, which were definitely set by disgruntled renters who were tired of seeing property values rise beyond their reach. Unfortunately, I have to go now as I am late for a meeting with Santa Claus to discuss the Tooth Fairy’s new pay rate and the Kennedy assassination.
