Palisades Fire Destroys Historic Homes and Buildings at Will Rogers State Historic Park and Topanga State Park ( Press Release)

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Posted on 01/08/2025 11:36:05 PM PST by PghBaldy

PACIFIC PALISADES —The devastating Palisades Fire destroyed historic buildings and multiple structures at two California State Parks last night, including Will Rogers’ historic ranch house and buildings at Will Rogers State Historic Park (SHP). The fire fueled by wind gusts up to 80 mph also destroyed parts of Topanga State Park (SP), including the historic Topanga Ranch Motel once owned by William Randolph Hearst.

“California State Parks mourns the loss of these treasured natural and cultural resources, and our hearts go out to everyone impacted by the devastating fires in the Los Angeles area,” said State Parks Director Armando Quintero. “Since yesterday afternoon, we are directing all available resources into the emergency response effort and working to secure and protect as much as we can at affected nearby state parks. We are deeply grateful to our parks staff and all partner agencies for their swift actions. Our top priority remains the safety of the public, our employees and the responders bravely battling the fires.”

Shortly after the Palisades Fire began around 10:30 a.m. on Jan. 7, State Parks closed Topanga SP and Will Rogers SHP as a precaution. The fire quickly moved onto State Parks property at Topanga SP and that evening, into Will Rogers SHP. While a full assessment of the damages and losses isn’t immediately available, here are the significant impacts known:

Will Rogers’ historic ranch house and other historic buildings at Will Rogers SHP destroyed; Topanga Ranch Motel and all concessions destroyed; State Park employee residences destroyed; More than 30 structural losses at Topanga SP and Will Rogers SHP

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1 posted on 01/08/2025 11:36:05 PM PST by PghBaldy

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