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Satellite Map Shows Every Home Destroyed By Devastating Los Angeles Wild Fires by sunky97: 9:20am On Jan 13
The catastrophic wildfires ravaging Los Angeles have left a trail of destruction in their wake, with new interactive satellite maps offering a heartbreaking glimpse into the extent of the damage. As the death toll climbs to 24, officials are warning residents to brace for another 72 hours of extreme weather conditions that could exacerbate the crisis.

The fires, which have already consumed 40,000 acres across some of LA’s most affluent neighborhoods, have destroyed 12,300 structures, including A-list celebrity homes and iconic landmarks. For displaced residents still barred from returning to their communities, these maps provide a crucial—and often devastating—look at what remains of their homes.

A Stark Visual of Destruction

The interactive maps, created by CalFire, use a color-coded system to indicate the level of damage to each property. Black icons signify homes that were miraculously spared, while green indicates minor damage. Orange represents significant damage, and red marks homes that were completely destroyed.

In areas like Altadena and Pasadena, the maps reveal a grim reality: entire streets have been reduced to ash and rubble. Yet, amidst the devastation, there are pockets of hope. Some homes stand untouched, surrounded by destruction on all sides. For instance, the map shows four houses in a row that remain intact, a stark contrast to the charred remains of their neighbors.

The Human Toll

For many residents, the maps are the only way to assess the damage remotely. Thousands of images have been uploaded, allowing homeowners to see whether their properties have been razed or spared. So far, CalFire has inspected 3,800 structures in the Eaton fire zone, with 1,422 completely destroyed and 212 sustaining partial damage.

The emotional toll is immeasurable. As Craig Fugate, former head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, told the Los Angeles Times, this disaster is akin to Hurricane Katrina for the LA community. "With wildfires, there's nothing left but ash. It's almost like a total erasure of their history," he said. "For a lot of people, that's going to be the compounding trauma. It's not only that they lost their home, they lost their memories."
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