Hmm.
The picture at the site I to which I gave the link shows complete obliteration of every building on the block. In addition, there are many more, and it is evident in many news stories from the last several days.
To which picture do you refer?
Any closeups from the current fires will show plenty of intact granite, ceramic, etc. There's no evidene of "directed energy" then or now. I addressed it then: http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/3706363/posts?q=1&;page=21