Los Angeles Parks, historic sites and landmarks affected by the fires

Smoke and burned trees from the Palisades Fire are visible from Will Rogers State Park.

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Will Rogers State Historic Park

Will Rogers’ ranch house and other historic buildings located on the 186-acre Will Rogers State Park were destroyed by the Palisades Fire, California State Parks said Wednesday. Officials say they were able to evacuate the ranch’s horses ahead of the fire, as well as some cultural and historical artifacts, including artwork.

Universal Studios

Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal CityWalk were not damaged by the fires. Both reopened on Friday, January 10 and have resumed regular business hours.

Los Angeles Zoo

The Los Angeles Zoo was not damaged by the fires, but “will remain closed to the public until further notice,” per January 13 notice on the zoo’s website. “The decision was made out of an abundance of caution, with the priority being the safety of our guests, staff, volunteers and animals.”

Smoke rises behind the Hollywood sign and Griffith Observatory from wildfires on January 8, 2025.

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Griffith Observatory

The Griffith Observatory, the famous astronomical attraction located on the south-facing slope of Mount Hollywood, has not been damaged by the fires. “There are currently no active fires threatening Griffith Park or the Observatory,” says a January 12 emergency alert posted on the observatory’s official Instagram. “Both the park and observatory are safe. The Department of Recreation and Parks has announced that Griffith Park and the Observatory will remain closed through Sunday, January 12.”

Mount Wilson Observatory

On Thursday, January 9, the Eaton Fire threatened the historic observatory atop Mount Wilson (also a popular hiking destination), although officials has since reported that firefighters were successful in protecting the structure and its famous Hooker Telescope. The Mount Wilson Observatory is back closed until further noticesays the website.

The Eames House

The Eames House, an iconic landmark of mid-20th century modern architecture in LA’s Pacific Palisades neighborhood, was threatened by nearby flames but currently remains unscathed. “Although still at risk, the Eames House, as of 11:30 a.m. PST on January 12, was unscathed by the Pacific Palisades wildfires,” Eames Foundation said Sunday on his official Instagram account. All Eames House visits are canceled until further notice from January 12.

Real Inn

Reel Inn, a family-owned Malibu restaurant known for serving fresh seafood along Pacific Coast Highway since the 1980s, did not survive during the Palisades fire. Owners Teddy and Andy Leonard have created one Gofundme to raise three months’ pay, benefits and support for the restaurant’s employees: “Our deepest concern is for our incredible staff and their ongoing support until we know when and if we are able to rebuild and reopen.”

Moon shadows

Another iconic Malibu eatery lost to the fire, an oceanfront restaurant Moon shadows burned down in the Palisades fire on January 8, 2024. The restaurant is currently accepting donations via Gofundme to support its staff. “Moonshadows was more than a restaurant; it was a legacy and an honor to serve Malibu and share sunsets and ocean breezes with you,” the Gofundme page reads. “While the flames have taken our physical space, Moonshadow’s spirit lives on in every memory created within its walls .”

Fox’s

Fox’s Restaurant, a 69-year-old diner and venue on Altadena’s Lake Avenue, was completely gutted by the Eaton fire. “The Eaton Canyon Wildfire has devastated the Altadena community and unfortunately Fox’s Restaurant has not survived,” owners Paul Rosenbluh and Monique King said in a Gofundme page created to raise money for Fox’s staff. “We are devastated by the devastation that has occurred over the past 48 hours in our community and are extremely fortunate that every member of our staff was able to evacuate and is safe from the immediate harm of the fire. “