Wildland/Urban Watchout Situations
- Wooden Construction and wood shake roofs.
- Poor access and narrow one way roads.
- Inadequate water supply.
- Natural fuels 30 feet or closer to structures.
- Extreme fire behavior.
- Strong winds.
- Evacuation of public (panic).
- Structures located in box canyons, chimneys, steep slopes in flashy fuels.
- Bridge load limits.
Indicators of Extreme Fire Behavior
- A rapid increase in the fire's intensity
- High, sustained rate of spread
- Well-developed convection column
- Long-distance spotting (over 600 feet)
- Fire whirlwinds or horizontal flame sheeting
- Sudden calming of the wind
