Over 12,000 homes, businesses, schools, and various other buildings have been destroyed due to devastating wildfires that erupted in the Greater Los Angeles area last Tuesday.

Cal Fire provided an update on Monday reporting that approximately 40,300 acres have been consumed by several fires, including the Pacific Palisades blaze west of Los Angeles, the Eaton Fire near Altadena, and the Hurst fire near Sylmar. Sadly, at least 24 individuals have lost their lives, and more than 100,000 people have been displaced from their residences.

Los Angeles County has released preliminary damage assessments for the Eaton and Palisades fires but cautioned that evaluations of the damage are still in progress and the maps available are not complete.

Joshua Mott, a representative from Cal Fire, informed YSL News that the initial damage assessments utilize infrared technology for imaging. These aerial estimates are subsequently confirmed by teams on the ground who assess each individual structure. According to him, a “structure” can range from a chicken coop to a detached garage or an entire house.

Mott emphasized that the damage evaluations are ongoing and will continue as teams safely enter areas affected by the fire.

Here’s a closer look at the extent of the damage.

Palisades Fire

In the Pacific Palisades, situated between Santa Monica and Malibu, estimates from Cal Fire indicate that over 1,200 buildings, both commercial and residential, have been destroyed. Additionally, around 200 other properties have suffered damage from the fires.

The blaze, which started on January 7, has devastated 36 square miles, reducing entire neighborhoods to heaps of ashes. It stands as the most destructive fire ever recorded in Los Angeles history, and as of Monday morning, it was merely 14% contained.

Check out the damage map for the Palisades Fire.

Eaton Fire

The Eaton Fire ignited 28 miles inland in the San Gabriel Mountains and has severely impacted nearby areas like Altadena and Pasadena. According to Cal Fire, more than 1,400 residential homes, businesses, schools, and other structures have been destroyed, while an additional 212 have sustained damage.

As of Monday morning, this fire was 33% contained and is linked to at least 16 fatalities, as reported by Cal Fire.

Look at the damage map for the Eaton Fire.

Hurst Fire

The Hurst Fire began near Sylmar in the San Fernando Valley. It has been one of the smaller fires, burning approximately 800 acres. As of Monday morning, it is over 90% contained.

Currently, Cal Fire has not indicated any significant damage to homes or businesses in the vicinity of the Hurst Fire.