The document discusses wildfires that occurred in San Diego County in October 2006. It provides details on the causes of the fires such as drought, hot weather, strong winds and some human factors like damaged power lines, arson and accidental fires from matches. It lists several major fires, including the Witch Creek Fire that destroyed over 1,000 homes and burned nearly 198,000 acres. The document concludes with recommendations to change fire suppression policies, alter community design in high risk wildfire areas, and increase education to prevent human-caused fires.