[DanZ]

If only the government could do something about managing the forests so these fires could be reduced....

I am assuming that this line is Sarcasm.

California is a dry place in the summer, PRIVATE ownership, clear-cutting, and other fire prevention methods are NOT allowed by State AND Federal law

[Bernard]

Yes, Sarcasm with a capital S. I am very tired of listening to horrible stories about horrible fires that only happen every year in the same general area. It’s not impossible to fix; it just takes some intelligent oversight by adults. If the forests in California have to wait for a Donald Trump to take over and implement realistic forest management, it could be a long wait.

[ROCKLOBSTER]

California is a dry place in the summer, PRIVATE ownership, clear-cutting, and other fire prevention methods are NOT allowed by State AND Federal law

Maybe OSHA should require fire-suppression sprinkler systems over the Californa forests.

I am assuming that this line is Sarcasm.

You can take that to the bank.

[chiller]

This should cause Zinke to begin the process of opening up the forests. We know NoCal would go for it (except for San Fran.) big time. It might further their push for 3 California's.

And did you hear Zinke is thinking of dismantling the Hetch Hetchy damn in Yosemite, which is the main water supply for San Francisco. Too good. This will make enviro's heads explode.