Thousands Of Structures Destroyed By Wildfires, Including Homes And Businesses.

A home burns in the Franklin Fire in Malibu wildfire

Initial estimates on the number of structures destroyed by wildfires are based on heat signatures picked up by aircraft, and can include buildings and other objects beyond homes and businesses, according to Cal Fire.

Cal Fire incident commander mentioned that the term 'structures' doesn't exclusively refer to residential or commercial buildings but can also encompass vehicles and outbuildings. Damage inspection teams are already on the ground to conduct more detailed assessments.

The teams will document the extent of damage to each structure, whether it is completely destroyed, partially damaged, or just affected. This information will be shared with the city and county authorities once the inspections are completed.

'Structures' include vehicles and outbuildings, not just homes and businesses.

Initial estimates based on heat signatures from aircraft.

Damage inspection teams conducting detailed assessments on the ground.

While the term 'structures' may encompass various objects like motorhomes, cars, and sheds, officials are certain that a significant number of homes and businesses have been lost in the wildfires.

Cal Fire emphasized that when they mention 'thousands of structures,' it signifies a broad range of affected properties beyond just residential homes. The destruction is widespread, with thousands of structures being impacted by the wildfires.