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.