A more logical reason for fake forest fires is so that CA can get Federal $ for 'emergency disasters' to keep their debt-ridden state govt operating. They have such a socialistic financial system that they would go bankrupt without extra $. Trump has threatened to keep federal $ from CA due to their "sanctuary" immigration policies, so they have to invent crisis situations to keep the $ flowing.
Yes, Qanon has referenced this.
California has a habit of robbing one source of funds to pay for their socialistic agenda.
For example, we see this with the 911 funding in California. Almost every California election has new measures supporting the 911 system, but funds from previous election victories are placed into the general fund, where they are misappropriated. Even though new language in the newer measures prevents placing these funds into the general fund, politicians always find a way around that language. Therefore 911 operators fail to see the upgraded equipments, extra hires, or pay raises. In the meantime, 911 circuits are often overloaded with people waiting up to 30 minutes to receive emergency care via paramedics. Thus, California is not a safe place to live.