In the seven days since a wildfire razed about half of Wooldridge, the village's residents have spent time searching.

The McComb family, who lost their home, dog and two birds in the Saturday blaze, sifted through ash in search of their wedding rings.

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson and U.S. Rep. Vicky Hartzler visited on Wednesday to examine the wreckage and promise support for the recovery effort. Part of their search was to determine whether the fire caused enough devastation to merit a federal disaster declaration.

Wooldridge residents have found plenty of damage: The town's streets are now scattered with burnt car frames and 23 ruined structures.

The short film won first place in the Missouri Press Association Awards in the multimedia category.

Norman was the supervising editor and lead producer of the project.