Complex sentence: By August 15, the third day, 5% of the fire had been contained, burning a total of, 175 buildings, including a local Habitat for Humanity office, had been destroyed and 1,044 fire personnel were on the ground.
Split into simpler sentences: By August 15, the third day, 5% of the fire had been contained, burning a total of. Over 100 buildings, including a local Habitat for Humanity office, had been destroyed and 1,044 fire personnel were on the ground.