NU Online News Service, May 11, 3:41 p.m. EDT

Wildfires in the Santa Barbara region of California have claimed a total of 77 homes putting home loss value at around $38.5 million according to figures supplied by a catastrophe risk modeling firm.

According to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Web site, the Jesusita fire, which began early last week, has burned more than 8,733 acres, destroying 77 residences and damaging 22 others. The fire also destroyed 60 outbuildings and damaged 69 others costing the cash strapped state close to $11 million to fight.

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