GOLD was found in the hills above Paradise, so the CA gov't wanted to get everyone out of Paradise, and ensure no rebuilding, so they can mine the Gold.  Also Paradise is Trump territory so Demoncraps wanted to burn them out.  Smart Meters were used to release gas fumes, which caused the homes to explode sky high. The tops of electric poles were exploded causing fires as well. Dews were used on cars, of people trying to escape. This was NOT a grass or wild fire.  The name "camp fire" was deliberately chosen to DECEIVE AND MISLEAD cause of the fire.