BREAKING: At least 300 homes estimated damaged or destroyed after large fire

As daylight reveals the full extent of the destruction, residents are returning to find their neighborhoods reduced to ashes and debris

For many, the loss is not just property, but a lifetime of memories. Local and state leaders have promised assistance, calling the situation a major disaster that will require long-term recovery.

While the road ahead will be difficult, communities are already coming together, showing resilience and solidarity in the face of overwhelming loss.