Several historic film and TV sites in Los Angeles have been damaged or destroyed by the California wildfires.
Why It Matters
At least five people have died and thousands of structures went ablaze by wildfires that ripped through the Los Angeles area, according to officials.
What To Know
The fires started Tuesday and were fueled by Santa Ana winds that gusted over 70 mph in some areas.
Properties from the Palisades Charter High School used in director Brian De Palma's 1976 adaptation of Carrie to Topanga Ranch Motel used in the 1970s TV series Mannix were either damaged or destroyed by the raging fires.
Palisades Charter High School
Palisades Charter High School was also used in the 2003 remake of Freaky Friday, a film starring Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis, the TV series Teen Wolf and Olivia Rodrigo's music video for her hit song "good 4 u." It also was seen in the 2001 film Crazy/Beautiful, starring Kirsten Dunst, and the 2005 film Havoc, starring Anne Hathaway.
The high school, founded in 1961, suffered from significant damage from the fire, but the main campus building is still standing. The school currently serves about 3,000 students but it was not in session this week.
Topanga Ranch Motel
The Topanga Ranch Motel was also featured in an episode of the 1980s TV series Remington Steele, the 1986 film Blue City, starring Judd Nelson and Ally Sheedy, and the 1991 film Leather Jackets, starring Bridget Fonda.
The rundown motel was destroyed by the Palisades fire. The property, built in 1929, was uninhabited and there were plans for it to be restored and reopened.
Will Roger's Western Ranch House
Will Roger's Western Ranch House was featured in the 1975 sequel film Funny Lady, starring Barbra Streisand.
The ranch house was built in the 1920s and was used by the late actor and radio personality Will Rogers to ride horses and practice roping. The property later became a historic state park. It was destroyed in the Palisades fire.
Reel Inn
Reel Inn, a Malibu seafood shack on the Pacific Coast Highway, was featured on TV shows like Man vs. Food and The Chew. Some of its fried seafood fans included celebrities Cindy Crawford, Paris Hilton and Jerry Seinfeld.
The seafood shack, which opened in 1986, was destroyed in the raging fires.
The Bunny Museum
The Bunny Museum, which showcases all things bunnies, was in the Guinness Book of World Records and was featured in the TV show Ripley's Believe It Or Not! It was also featured in Smithsonian Magazine and an episode of the PBS series Visiting...With Huell Howser.
What People Are Saying
Reel Inn owners Teddy and Andy Leonard wrote on Instagram: "All our staff are safe. We are so grateful for the 36 years we've been a part of the community. Grateful to all our customers. We are heartbroken and unsure what will be left. Hopefully the state parks will let us rebuild when the dust settles."
What Happens Next
While the Santa Ana winds dropped Thursday, they are expected to pick up again Thursday evening. The National Weather Service said that even reduced winds could cause fire to quickly spread.
This article includes reporting from The Associated Press.
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