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While fires are indeed heart-wrenching and devastating, the term "unprecedented" has been thrown around frequently in mainstream media to describe the current crisis. However, many experts argue that while the damage in nominal dollars may be unprecedented, the occurrences of massive wildfires fueled by Santa Ana winds and dense underbrush are not new. The northern California fires reflect a cycle of human habitation and natural disaster rather than a singular environmental crisis, indicating a need for better management practices.