That is a bummer. But out here in the peoples republic of Oregon, fire management is as far as I can see non existent. Too many environmental hurdles to overcome. Gotta keep it 'natural' for the critters man. I think the powers that be here see big wildfires AS management.
If the west side of this state ever got into a big enough drought like the rest of the state gets into and a bunch of shit burned down, GUARANTEED a bunch of people would be howling and shit would change in a heartbeat. Till then - burn, baby, burn!