Mapping the damage in Los Angeles from the Eaton and Palisades fires [Video]

In the 10 days since Los Angeles’ unprecedented firestorm began, the Eaton and Palisades fires have consumed nearly 40,000 acres of homes, businesses and landmarks in Altadena and Pacific Palisades and have killed at least two dozen people.

Both fires now rank among the 10 most destructive in California history and the most costly in U.S. history. Fire crews have yet to fully contain the blazes. As of Thursday morning, the Eaton fire was 55% contained. The Palisades fire was 22% contained.

Aerial surveys estimate more than 7,000 structures are destroyed in the Eaton fire and more than 5,000 structures in the Palisades fire, according to CalFire.

On the ground, dozens of teams are assessing the damage building by building, home by home. Everything larger than 120 square feet is included in their reports. So far, about 50% of the structures within the Eaton fire perimeter have been inspected, and 35% of buildings in the Palisades.

The maps now reflects only a fraction of …