The area near an uphill incline is considered a collection point for fuel and ignition sources, and it's possible a piece of debris fell into the tinder-dry brush early Thursday and sparked the fire, Piranio said.
This year, instead of representing India, the Midas List includes one venture capitalist from outside the East or West Coast hotbeds of venture activity John Connors of Ignition Partners, who is based in Seattle but focuses on the Bay Area for investments.