A haunting picture of what can happen on a hot California day, much like the Southern California fires that happened this fall, these fires displaced many Bay Area residents.
Pictures of the Oakland Hills Firestorm. On 19 Oct 1991, a fire started on the hillsides of Oakland, California which killed 25 and injured over 150 people.
A 130-page PDF report which includes overview, summary of key issues, background, description of event, analysis and lessons learned. On 19 Oct 1991, a fire started on the hillsides of Oakland, California which killed 25 and injured over 150 people.
A 12-page PDF report on the wind speed during the Oakland Hills Fire. On 19 Oct 1991, a fire started on the hillsides of Oakland, California which killed 25 and injured over 150 people.
Captain Donald R. Parker of Oakland Office of Fire Services discusses the Oakland Hills Firestorm. On 19 Oct 1991, a fire started on the hillsides of Oakland, California which killed 25 and injured over 150 people.
New York Times article regarding the Oakland Hills Firestorm. Also known as the "Tunnel Fire", on 19 Oct 1991, a fire started on the hillsides of Oakland, California which killed 25 and injured over 150 people.
