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

Whenever any of these indicators are observed on a wildland fire operation- WATCHOUT