The plague of NIMBY’s may yield if a real plan is put in place to rebuild better. Vast areas could be rezoned for density. A way of addressing the enormous number of displaced people could also address the largest homeless population in the USA. The city that defines urban sprawl could be redefined. How does this play out?
No, seriously, fire season is very normal for california.
When the fuel sources build up enough (i.e. no periodic burns), it can quickly run rampant in housing areas (which are mostly made of wood).
It’s so normal, it’s part of the ecosystem lifecycle!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_California_wildfires
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chaparral#Fire