On November 13 , 2008 , the steep and wooded Westmont campus was heavily damaged in the Tea Fire , which started in the hills near Montecito . No injuries were reported on the campus . Numerous structures on the campus , including the Physics Lab , Psychology Building , Math Building , and 15 faculty homes were destroyed . The Clark residence hall was severely damaged . The Quonset Huts were also destroyed . Much of the campus 's landscaping , consisting of oaks , eucalyptus trees and semi-arid vegetation , was burned
Tea Fire
Tea Fire
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