It does not cost $250B to jail those who commit arson or irresponsible.
About 95% of fires in California are caused by humans, whether through an intentional act of arson, a downed power line, or a backyard barbecue party or fireworks celebration gone awry, Cal Fire officials said.
This from your favourite news source.
https://www.cnn.com/2025/01/21/us/arson-los-angeles-wildfires