One of the worst fires that our hometown ever saw (several years ago) was known as the "49er fire" and it claimed a lot of acreage and some structures.

It was started by a homeless person who lived in the woods in a nearby area. He was burning a pile of used toilet paper.

I actually knew who this guy was. I mean, not personally, but I'd seen him around and spoken to him. I worked at a jewelry store at the time, and I would go out in the front of the store in the mornings before it opened and wash the windows. This guy used to come around to all the businesses in the area and offer to wash the windows as a way of making money.