https://enewspaper.latimes.com/desktop/l...0c-236bf740270eSimply pounding a stake in the ground started one o California's biggest wildfires. Dry grass is almost perfect tinder for ignition.
Some years ago I was directing a project restoring some historic masonry structures on Santa Cruz Island. We were whacking at limestone rocks in tall dry grass, striking sparks regularly from the silica rich rock. We kept fire fighting gear handy and fortunately never started any fires. Other construction projects were not always so lucky
I imagine PG&E is taking extra precautions now that they are Chapter 11 with the lawsuits arising from last year's fires.
Also be wary of parking your vehicle on dry grass or even driving through areas with high dry grass. Sometimes you will pick up some dry material and it gets jammed into the undercarriage. Your hot exhaust system can ignite the grass even later after you have parked. Its a quick way to lose your vehicle and start an environmental fire.
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