In pursuit of my continued unpopularity, I offer this interesting fact-checking article that appears to kill off the "Blue Roof" theory pretty conclusively: blue-roofed houses did in fact burn down, and at least one red-roofed house survived. No conspiracy based on roof color. I should think we would all just say "Okay, whatever," and go on to more productive pursuits. Somehow, I don't think so... https://www.newsweek.com/maui-theory-blue-objects-saved-wildfires-baseless-1821849
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The red roof was metal. A rarity. Another saving factor for that house was that the owners had cleared all the brush around it. Otherwise it was a 100 y.o. wood house and could have burned. On the other hand, all the downtown part was crammed together so it was doomed once the first part caught fire.
This is where the back-pedaling begins. Some red things didn't burn. Some blue things did burn. Color meant nothing. Clearing brush and wetting down works wonders. Living in the other 99% of the island was the best option.
It also didnt have a smart meter attached to it
My whole city has had smart meters for years. Are you saying that's why Phoenix is so hot?
I'm saying those smart meters might do more than measure your energy use.. they are already known to transmit data, how difficult would it be for them to act as targeting beacons?