VIDEO: Former firefighter films as Paradise burns to ground
PARADISE, Calif. (KGO) -- When the Camp Fire broke out in Butte County on Nov. 8, 2018, thousands of residents were forced to flee as the blaze spread at a startling pace. The inferno left at least 85 dead and several missing, and also destroyed an estimated 14,000 homes.
VIDEO: One of last residents to evacuate Paradise films as Camp Fire burns town
From the moment the fire broke out to the evacuations of thousands, several residents recorded apocalyptic video of the inferno creeping its way through the town of Paradise.
Veteran firefighter Brian Andrews filmed as he left his home, watching the Camp Fire burn down his home town.
Go here for a timeline of events from the moment the Camp Fire ignited to the panic that ensued after.
See more stories, photos and videos on the Camp Fire here.
CAMP FIRE STORIES & VIDEOS:
- Butte County Fire: How you can help the victims
- Timeline of Terror: The evacuation of Butte County's Paradise from beginning to end
- Camp Fire time-lapse: How smoke plume spread over Northern California
- Before and after photos show wildfire devastation in Butte County town of Paradise
- Interactive map shows damaged, destroyed structures in Butte County
- PHOTOS: Deadly Camp Fire burns through Butte County, California
- 'Firenado' vs. 'fire whirl' - an expert explains the difference
- VIDEO: Terrifying police radio details wildfire evacuation of seniors, pregnant woman in Butte County
- Before & After: DRONEVIEW7 shows how poor Bay Area air quality has become
- VIDEO: First responders rescue woman trying to escape Camp Fire in a wheelchair
- VIDEO: What it's like to fly over the Camp Fire
- Terrifying video shows family's escape from Camp Fire in Paradise
- Paradise man who survived Camp Fire says cat saved his life
- Camp Fire survivors talk about escaping massive wildfire
- Eerie video shows burned, abandoned cars after thousands fled Butte County wildfire
- Camp Fire is deadliest wildfire in California history
- Most destructive California wildfires in history: Camp Fire tops the list
