The landmarks impacted by the LA County fires
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The Getty Villa is threatened by the flames of the wind-driven Palisades Fire in Pacific Palisades, California, on Jan. 7. The world-famous art museum has so far remained safe. Photo: David Swanson/AFP via Getty Images
Raging wildfires tearing through Los Angeles County have destroyed homes, neighborhoods and iconic landmarks, and killed at least five people.
Why it matters: Some of the most historic structures in the U.S. were completely wiped out.
The big picture: The number of structures destroyed or damaged by the fires is believed to number "in the thousands," Los Angeles City Fire Chief Kristin Crowley said at a briefing Thursday, adding that the Palisades Fire is "one of the most destructive natural disasters in the history of Los Angeles."
Zoom in: Here's which landmarks are under threat:
Altadena's Bunny Museum
The museum burned to the ground, according to the museum's Instagram account.
Eames House
The 20th century architectural landmark was safe from the fires as ofJan. 8, per the house's Instagram.
Gamble House
The property is "safe for now!!" the house's Instagram account said.
The Getty Villa
The world-famous art museum has so far remained safe, according to a Jan. 8 announcement on its website, although a small brush fire burned trees and vegetation on the property.
The Hollywood Sign
The Sunset Fire in Hollywood Hills area caused rumors about the status of the Hollywood sign to circulate on social media (as well as AI-generated photos), but the sign was undamaged as of Thursday evening.
The Hollywood Bowl
The Hollywood Bowl was impacted by evacuation orders due to the Sunset Fire on Wednesday evening, which the amphitheater and park said on X lifted Thursday morning.
Moonshadows
The owners of Moonshadows reposted footage on Instagram reporting that the fire completely destroyed the iconic restaurant and bar.
Palisades Charter High School
Much of the school — classrooms, tennis courts, the baseball field, and bungalows — all burned in the fire, according to The New York Times. As the school was closed for winter break, few people had to be evacuated, BBC reported.
Palisades Elementary Charter School
The fires also caused "significant damage" to the elementary school, per multiple reports.
Palisades Village
Rick Caruso, owner of the Palisades Village mall, told Los Angeles Times that several homes around the shopping center were "fully engulfed" in flames, and that his shopping center too suffered damage.
The Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center
The temple and Jewish center's campus was "destroyed" by the Eaton Fire, the center said on Facebook.
Reel Inn
Staff at the Pacific Coast Highway restaurant are "unsure what will be left" after flames from the Palisades Fire swept the building, per an Instagram post Wednesday.
Theatre Palisades, Pierson Playhouse
"Our beloved Pierson Playhouse is gone, but the heart of Theatre Palisades beats on. We will rise again," Pierson Playhouse, the organization said on Facebook on Jan. 8 after the Palisades Fire struck.
Topanga Ranch Motel
California State Parks said in a statement that the Topanga Ranch Hotel, once owned by William Randolph Hearst, was also destroyed by the blaze.
Villa Aurora and the Thomas Mann House
Villa Aurora, a historic artists' residence, was partially harmed, representatives said in a statement, though the full extent of the damage was unclear as of Thursday evening.
- "There are first indications that parts of Villa Aurora were able to withstand the destructive fires. However, the building continues to be in the danger zone," the representatives write. The Thomas Mann House, which is on the Villa Aurora property, was undamaged as of Thursday.
Villa de Leon
The status of the mansion — featured in music videos by Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, and more —was not immediately clear as of Thursday evening
- But video footage captured showed that the grounds engulfed in flames from the Palisades Fire.
Will Rogers's Historic Estate
Will Rogers' historic house, along with several other Will Rogers State Park structures, were destroyed, according to California State Parks.
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