So that would have been in 2003? Sounds like habitual behaviour

"In April, 2003, California Governor Gray Davis requested $430 million in federal funds to reduce the fire hazard in the southern California forests. The request was ignored until, on October 24, George Bush rejected it. A few hours later, "the Old Fire" broke out in the San Bernardino mountains, followed by several more fires, eventually consuming three quarter of a million acres and 3577 homes, and causing 22 fatalities."

Posted By: Winged Eel Creosote, Sep 6, 23:43:15