you realize that you are losing your home? the smoke was so thick and hot, i knew it would not be able to survive. reporter: authorities released a preliminary of addresses that runs more than 20 pages long. i had no idea until i got there. i have been working and i had no idea. reporter: on that list, police dave chief. it s tough, it s all gone. reporter: eight inches of snow may have helped freeze over the blaze more than 60% contained but it s complicating the after math for residents and investigators trying to find any sign of two missing people. we are actively working the scenes with dogs, the scenes are still hot. they are deep in debris and covered with snow, it s a difficult task.