Camp Incident

Damage Inspection Report

CABTU 016737

 

November 26th, 2018

Submitted by:

Nick Wallingford, Damage Inspection Manager
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 

Table of Contents 2

Scope and Intent 3

Disclaimer 3

Methodology 4

Findings 7

Synopsis 7

Construction Materials and Methods 8

Damage Inspection Worksheet (Example) 9

Appendix A: Status of Affected Parcels by Site Address 11

Appendix B: Maps 13

Ownership Map 14

Fire History Map 15

Fire Progression Map 16

Damage Overview Map 18

Damaged Area Maps 19

Appendix C: Individual Damage Inspection Detail 53
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SCOPE AND INTENT

The scope of this report is focused on the Camp Incident (CABTU 016737) that began on 

November 8

th

, 2018 in the County of Butte California.

The intent of the report is to provide an evaluation of fire damage to structures within the 

incident perimeter. This report attempts to include all habitable, commercial, utility and 

miscellaneous structures with a footprint greater than 120 square feet throughout the incident

area. The report may evaluate or identify fire damage to infrastructure, mobile equipment, or 

other miscellaneous parcel improvements as determined.

DISCLAIMER

The damage inspection data is approximate and for informational purposes only. The 

information and data contained in this report was collected using a systematic inspection 

process. Data collection concluded on November 24th, 2018 at 1800 hours.

Fire damage and poor access were major limiting factors for damage inspectors; therefore, a 

small margin of error is expected. The terrain, vegetation coverage, and large area burned by 

the fire made locating damaged or destroyed structures very difficult. All the structures 

damaged or destroyed by the fire may not be identified in this report due to these limiting 

factors.

Additionally, identification of structure types (such as single-story single family residence vs. 

multi-story single family residence) was extremely difficult in some areas due to complete 

combustion of all identifying features. Damage inspection teams used their best judgment 

when assigning structure type classifications based on available features. 

This report is based on the Firefighting Resources of California Organized for Potential 

Emergencies (FIRESCOPE) Damage Inspection Specialist (DINS) training curriculum. This 

report is not designed or intended to assess the value of individual damaged structures or 

determine the value of the total damage caused by the fire. Data contained in this report is 

gathered through field inspections and available assessor’s parcel information.
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METHODOLOGY

CAL FIRE utilizes damage inspection criteria established by the Office of the State Fire 

Marshal to correlate data with California State Building Codes and Fire Safety Regulations. 

These criteria follow FIRESCOPE standards established for damage inspections as well as 

current FEMA guidelines where applicable. Data collection for each structure began with the 

visual confirmation by inspection teams. The following chart provides the category of damage 

levels used during the inspections:

Category of 

Damage Definition Examples

Affected (1-9%)

Minimal damage to the 

exterior and/or contents of 

the building. Building is 

habitable/usable and 

requires mostly cosmetic 

repairs.

Partially damaged shingles or siding, but 

roof structure is intact. Cosmetic 

damages such as paint discoloration, 

blistering or melted siding. Broken 

windows. Gutter damage. Damage to 

an attached structure like a deck, porch, 

carport, or patio cover.

Minor (10-25%)

Encompasses a wide range 

of damage that does not 

affect the structural integrity 

of the building. Building is 

not habitable/usable.

Nonstructural damage to roof 

components (e.g. roof covering, fascia 

board, soffit, flashing, and skylight). 

Nonstructural damage to the interior wall 

components to (e.g. drywall and 

insulation). Nonstructural damage to 

exterior components (e.g. door and 

windows. Substantial damage to 

exterior covering (e.g. siding, vinyl or 

stucco). Damage to mechanical 

components (e.g. furnace, boiler, water 

heater, HVAC, etc.).

Major (26-50%)

A building that has sustained 

significant structural damage 

and requires extensive 

repairs. Building is not 

habitable/usable.

Failure or partial failure of structural 

elements to include rafters, ceiling joists, 

ridge boards, etc. Failure or partial 

failure to structural elements of the walls 

to include framing, sheathing, etc.

Destroyed (>50%)

The building is a total loss, or 

damaged to such an extent 

that repair is not feasible. 

Complete failure to major components 

(foundation, walls, roof, etc.). Two or 

more walls destroyed and roof 

substantially damaged. Only the 

foundation remains. The building will 

have to be torn down and rebuilt as it is 

unsafe.
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DINS teams classified the damaged or destroyed structure into one of the following structure 

classifications:

Type Structure Type

Single Residences Single Family Residence-Single Story

Single Residences Single Family Residence-Multi Story

Single Residences Mobile Home - Single Wide

Single Residences Mobile Home - Double Wide

Single Residences Mobile Home - Triple Wide

Single Residences Mobile Home - Motor Home (if used as residence)

Multiple Residences Multi Family Residence-Single Story

Multiple Residences Multi Family Residence-Multi Story

Mixed Commercial/Residential Mixed Commercial and Residential

Nonresidential Commercial Commercial Building - Single Story

Nonresidential Commercial Commercial Building - Multi Story

Nonresidential Commercial School

Nonresidential Commercial Hospital (Medical)

Nonresidential Commercial Church

Other Minor Structures Utility or Miscellaneous Structure > 120 square feet

Infrastructure Infrastructure (radio/cell tower/vault, bridge, etc.)

A structure is a habitable space when it appears to have permanent features that could be

identified as a Dwelling Unit. A Dwelling Unit as defined in 2016 CBC Chapter 2 Section 202 is 

a single unit providing complete independent living facilities for one or more persons, including 

permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation. Teams generally 

considered a structure permanent if the foundation was comprised of concrete or cinder block 

and was attached to that foundation. Temporary habitable structures, such as mobile homes, 

are included in this report and are classified separately from permanent habitable structures.

Structures greater than 120 square feet are included in this report. This threshold is the size at 

which a building permit is required for construction (CBC 105.2 Item 1). Only utility and 

miscellaneous structures greater than 120 square feet that appear to be permanent structures 

are included in this report.
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Wherever possible, all characteristics 

were collected that could allow for 

analysis of the fires impact to the 

structure. These included vegetation 

clearance, roof construction, eaves, 

vent screens, window panes, exterior 

siding, decks, patio covers, car ports, 

fences, topography, and aspect. 

Relative comments by the inspection 

team were also included. 

Additionally, a photo was taken of 

each damaged and destroyed 

structure and included in the damage

inspection report.

Damage caused by fire suppression activities is not included in this report and would be 

documented by the incident’s Compensation and Claims Unit. Damage numbers are subject 

to change in the weeks ahead when owners who have a more detailed knowledge of their 

properties return. Additionally, due to complete combustion and a lack of identifying features, 

inspectors may have been unable to accurately classify some structures into a specific 

structure type.

Figure 1 Data collection application 
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FINDINGS

In total, 19,531 structures were identified as damaged or destroyed by the Camp Incident in 

Butte County.

SYNOPSIS

Overall (all jurisdictions)

Category of Damage Affected (1-9%) Minor (10-25%) Major (26-50%) Destroyed (>50%) Grand Total

Single Residence 412 47 3 13696 14158

Multiple Residence 21 3 1 276 301

Mixed Commercial/Residential 1 1 0 11 13

Non-residential Commercial Property 76 18 8 528 630

"Other" Minor Structures 89 32 15 4293 4429

Total 599 101 27 18804 19531

Town of Paradise

Category of Damage Affected (1-9%) Minor (10-25%) Major (26-50%) Destroyed (>50%) Grand Total

Single Residence 307 32 2 10423 10764

Multiple Residence 21 2 1 273 297

Mixed Commercial/Residential 1 1 0 11 13

Non-residential Commercial Property 66 15 5 492 578

"Other" Minor Structures 54 19 10 3153 3236

Total 449 69 18 14352 14888

Butte County 

Category of Damage Affected (1-9%) Minor (10-25%) Major (26-50%) Destroyed (>50%) Grand Total

Single Residence 105 15 1 3273 3394

Multiple Residence 0 1 0 3 4

Non-residential Commercial Property 10 3 3 36 52

"Other" Minor Structures 35 13 5 1140 1193

Total 150 32 9 4452 4643
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CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND METHODS

The following tables show the construction materials and methods for residential and 

commercial structures. Utility or miscellaneous structures > 120 square feet are not included.

Window

Panes

Wood 40

Asphalt 12518

Concrete 57

Tile 193

Metal 2144

Enclosed 2198

Unenclosed 7376

No Eaves 1185

Screen ≤ 1/8” 4082

Screen > 1/8” 7651

Unscreened 289

No Vents 1312

Combustible 9179

Ignition Resistant 5899

Single Pane 5794

Multi Pane 8609

No Windows 140

Composite 64 72

Wood 2850 4802

Masonry/Concrete 7170 679

No Deck/Porch 4896 9348

Combustible 5845 911

Non-combustible 1304 2122

No Patio Cover/Carport 7258 0

No Fence 5083

Unknown 150 4343 1768 24 559 122 201 695 6986

Total 15102 15102 15102 15102 15102 15102 15102 15102 15102

Deck/Porch 

Elevated Construction Method Roof Construction Eaves Patio Cover Carport Fence Vent 

Screens Exterior Siding Deck/Porch on 

Grade
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DAMAGE INSPECTION WORKSHEET (EXAMPLE)
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APPENDIX A: STATUS OF AFFECTED PARCELS BY SITE ADDRESS

The Appendix A tables are based off the County Assessor’s GIS parcel data. There may be 

inaccuracies with information shown and/or geospatial locations. When the GIS data did not 

show a site address, the table reflects an approximate field collected address and is denoted 

with “* Field Collected.”

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See Appendix A attachement
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APPENDIX B: MAPS

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OWNERSHIP MAP
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FIRE HISTORY MAP
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FIRE PROGRESSION MAP
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DAMAGE OVERVIEW MAP
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DAMAGED AREA MAPS
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APPENDIX C: INDIVIDUAL DAMAGE INSPECTION DETAIL

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