You don't need a "directed energy weapon" to start a forest fire. Using it for something so simple would be a huge risk if you're trying to keep it a huge secret.
Especially when the government in charge of that area has been getting told for years that their abysmal forest management practices would lead to a wildfire. Even now they are going "Hey, this fire is burning in literally the exact places and exact orders we said it would like 5 years ago."
Much like how a lot of Cali and the PNW were the result of bad forest practices rather than any foul play. Because it turns out that those who preach the loudest about environmentalism are usually the least knowledgeable about it.
You don't need a "directed energy weapon" to start a forest fire. Using it for something so simple would be a huge risk if you're trying to keep it a huge secret.
Especially when the government in charge of that area has been getting told for years that their abysmal forest management practices would lead to a wildfire. Even now they are going "Hey, this fire is burning in literally the exact places and exact orders we said it would like 5 years ago."
Much like how a lot of Cali and the PNW were the result of bad forest practices rather than any foul play. Because it turns out that those who preach the loudest about environmentalism are usually the least knowledgeable about it.
Oh, completely agreed.