This video, comprised of three wind driven wildland fires in November 2008, displays extreme fire behavior made possible by fuels parched by years of drought, varied and steep terrain, and strong off shore winds.

When these conditions come together the overwhelming scenarios presented in this video are created producing unstoppable firestorms.

Radio traffic accompanies most incidents.

Featured Fire Incidents:

• TEA FIRE (Montecito) 223 Structures damaged or destroyed.
• SAYRE FIRE 805 Structures damaged or destroyed.
• FREEWAY COMPLEX 361 Structures damaged or destroyed.