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 was not damaged by the fires. Both reopened on Friday, January 10 and have resumed regular operating 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 a 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.”
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 notice posted to the observatory’s official Instagram. “Both the Park and Observatory are secure. 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), though officials have since reported that firefighters were successful in protecting the structure and its famous Hooker telescope. Mount Wilson Observatory remains closed until further notice, the website says.
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 unharmed. “While it remains at risk, the Eames House, as of 11:30 am PST on January 12, was unharmed by the wildfires in the Pacific Palisades,” the Eames Foundation said Sunday on its official Instagram account. All Eames House visits are canceled until further notice as of January 12.
Reel Inn
Reel Inn, a family-owned Malibu restaurant known for serving up fresh seafood along the Pacific Coast Highway since the 1980s, did not survive during the Palisades fire. Owners Teddy and Andy Leonard have created a Gofundme to raise three months of wages, benefits, and support for the restaurant’s staff members: “Our deepest concerns are for our incredible staff and their ongoing support until we know when and if we are able to rebuild and reopen.”
Moonshadows
Another iconic Malibu eatery lost to the fire, oceanfront restaurant Moonshadows burned down during the Palisades Fire on January 8th, 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, sharing sunsets and sea breezes with you,” the Gofundme page reads. “While the flames have taken our physical space, the spirit of Moonshadows lives on in every memory created within its walls.”
Fox’s
Fox’s Restaurant, a 69-year-old diner and community hub on Altadena’s Lake Avenue, was completely burned down 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 on a Gofundme page created to raise money for Fox’s staff. “We are heartbroken by the destruction that’s occurred over the past 48 hours in our community and extremely fortunate that every member of our staff was able to evacuate and is safe from the immediate harm of the fire.”
