Getty Villa, Will Roger’s ranch and other iconic landmarks impacted by Los Angeles wildfires
CNNCNN — As residents in the Los Angeles area grapple with this week’s devastating wildfires, several iconic landmarks and beloved local institutions have fallen victim to the flames. “If you’ve ever eaten at the Reel Inn on PCH, you probably admired the time capsule Topanga Ranch Motel cottages just off the parking lot,” the tour company Esotouric said on X. Theatre Palisades A firefighter battles the Palisades Fire as the Theatre Palisades burns on Wednesday. Apu Gomes/Getty Images Theatre Palisades, a community theater founded in 1963, was destroyed in the Pacific Palisades Fire just days before the company was set to debut its “Jest a Second!” production. “We are so deeply saddened to hear of the loss of our sister theater company, Theatre Palisades,” Kentwood Players said in a post on Instagram, adding that Theatre Palisades is “an integral part of the local Los Angeles community theater.” “This tragedy not only impacts the incredible performances they’ve brought to life but also the vibrant community they’ve fostered over the years,” the statement reads. Genaro Molina/Los Angeles Times/Getty Images Affectionately dubbed “Pali High” by locals, Palisades Charter High School suffered extensive damage–along with two other schools in the area–in the Palisades Fire this week.