As of Thursday morning, the Palisades Fire, which is still burning along the Los Angeles County shoreline, has damaged thousands of buildings, including landmarks and an expanding list of eateries.
Rosenthal Wine Tasting Bar and Patio
The Rosenthal Wine Bar & Patio on the Pacific Coast Highway, one of Malibu’s most visited spots, posted on Instagram that the fire on Wednesday had damaged their establishment. The site’s well-liked giant chair, table, and wine bottle were surrounded by trash and destruction, as seen in photos from the scene.
Reel Inn Malibu
A popular seafood restaurant that has been a fixture along the Pacific Coast Highway since the 1980s, The Reel Inn, also posted on Instagram to acknowledge the damage caused by the fire and to confirm that all of its employees were safe.
“We are so grateful for the 36 years we’ve been a part of the community,” stated the statement on Instagram. “Thank you to each and every one of our clients. We are devastated and uncertain about the future.
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State parks ravaged
In addition to consuming hundreds of acres of animals at Topanga State Park and Will Rogers State Historic Park, the fire also destroyed historic structures on both properties.
The Topanga Ranch Hotel, formerly owned by politician William Randolph Hearst, was also destroyed, as did a historic ranch house at Will Rogers.
In a statement, State Parks Director Armando Quintero said, “California State Parks laments the loss of these valued natural and cultural resources, and our hearts go out to everyone impacted by the devastating fires in the Los Angeles area.”
Cholada Thai Cuisine
In an Instagram post, Cholada Thai Cuisine, located just down the street from the Reel Inn, revealed that they had lost their store.
“We are heartbroken to announced that our first Cholada location on the Pacific Coast has been lost after serving since 1999 due to the Palisades wildfire,” the announcement read.
Gelson’s Market
Late Wednesday, the fire damaged one of the more than two dozen Gelson’s Markets. Only one wall of the expansive property is visible in the footage from the scene.
“With a heavy heart, we share that our Palisades store has been completely lost to the fires,” Ryan Adams, CEO of Gelson, said in a statement. “This store was more than just a place to shop it was a cornerstone of the community, and we grieve this loss alongside the team members, customers, and neighbors who called it their own.”
Community United Methodist Church
The remains of the Pacific Palisades Community United Methodist Church, which was situated on Via De La Paz, were visible in photographs and video taken at the scene. In a Facebook statement, the church expressed uncertainty about the fate of the building.
Pacific Palisades schools
Alberto Carvalho, the superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District, revealed at a press conference on Thursday that the fire on Tuesday damaged two primary schools: Palisades primary School and Marquez Elementary School. Additionally, the fire damaged roughly 30% of the campus of Palisades Charter High School, also known as Pali High School. Images from Tuesday’s day showed firefighters attempting to contain the damage.
Theatre Palisades
The Theatre Palisades, a well-liked community theater that opened in 1963, was totally destroyed by fire. As firemen spray water in the middle of a firestorm, photos show fierce flames consuming the building.
“Too sad,” theater officials wrote on Facebook. The heart of Theatre Palisades continues to beat despite the loss of our beloved Pierson Playhouse. We’ll get back up.”
According to Los Angeles County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone, the Palisades Fire has damaged hundreds of houses and consumed over 17,000 acres of brush since it started on Tuesday morning.
Strong wind gusts have been fueling the fire, causing it to behave erratically and spread quickly through nearby brush and buildings.
Since Tuesday, there have been three large fires and numerous smaller raging throughout Los Angeles County. Residents of Sylmar are still being evacuated due to the Hurst Fire, which has burned over 850 acres and is still 0% contained, while residents of Pasadena and Altadena are currently preparing for the Eaton Fire, which has destroyed almost a thousand buildings, burned over 10,000 acres, and claimed five lives.