Photos show before and after of iconic Los Angeles locations affected by wildfires

• Multiple fires broke out in the Los Angeles area, and more than 100,000 people were asked to evacuate.

• Landmarks such as the Hollywood Sign and the Getty Center were not damaged but were engulfed in smoke.

• Griffith Observatory will be closed until further notice.

Los Angeles wildfires have devastated parts of the city and surrounding areas.

The Palisades Fire started on January 7 and has burned more than 19,000 acres. In total, the wildfires burned more than 29,000 acres.

More than 100,000 residents were ordered to evacuate, and many more – including celebrities – lost their homes.

Here’s how the fires are affecting some of Los Angeles’ most famous landmarks.

The Griffith Observatory offers free public telescopes with sweeping views of downtown Los Angeles.

The 67,000-square-foot building includes a planetarium, observatory, and exhibits related to the universe.

The observatory’s telescopes were rendered useless due to the thick smoke.

Griffith Observatory wrote on Instagram on Wednesday that due to current weather and fire conditions, the observatory will be closed until further notice.

The Hollywood Sign, visible from the Griffith Observatory, is Los Angeles’ most famous landmark.

Over the years, the Hollywood Sign has been featured in countless television shows and movies as the city’s most iconic location.

As fires swept across the city, the normally blue sky turned gray with smoke and ash.

As of Thursday, the sign was not in an evacuation warning area, but the site was closed due to damage from surrounding fires.

After false images of the sign being burned began circulating on social media, the Hollywood Sign clarified in a Facebook post that it “continues to stand!”

The Sunset Strip features luxury shops, restaurants, and nightlife.

Along the Sunset Strip The famous 1.7-mile-long Sunset Strip is located between Hollywood and West Hollywood.

Parts of the Sunset Strip have been hit hard by wildfires.

The Sunset Strip is 25 miles long, part of which is located in Pacific Palisades. The Palisades Fire caused heavy damage and burned many buildings along the famous street.

The Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena is the home of the UCLA Bruins college football team.

The stadium also hosts the eponymous Rose Bowl game every New Year’s Day.

An aerial view of the Rose Bowl obscured by smoke.

Some sporting events have been postponed due to wildfires. On Wednesday, the National Hockey League postponed the game between the Los Angeles Kings and Calgary Flames that was scheduled to take place at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

The Getty Center is a giant museum complex covering 110 acres in the Santa Monica Mountains.

Designed by architect Richard Meier, the Getty Center houses paintings, manuscripts, photography, and sculpture from Europe and the United States.

The effects of the wildfire were visible in the distance behind the museum at sunset Wednesday.

Thick smoke billowed around the complex, but the museum was not damaged.

The Getty Villa is located on a 64-acre estate and houses a collection of Greek and Roman antiquities.

The Getty Villa, built by J. Paul Getty, is about 11 miles from the Getty Museum.

Wildfires scorched the grounds of the Getty Villa, but the building itself remains safe.

Katherine E. Fleming, president and CEO of the J. Paul Getty Trust, said in a statement to the Los Angeles Times that the organization “has made extensive efforts to clear brush in the surrounding area. , as part of the overall firefighting effort.” Year. “

“Some trees and vegetation on site were burned, but staff and collections remain safe,” she said.

The Kaufman Estate, located near the Getty Villa, has been featured in music videos such as Lady Gaga’s “Paparazzi” and Beyoncé’s “Poltergeist.”

The French Revival estate, also known as Villa de Leon, was built in Malibu in 1927 for wool merchant Leon Kauffman.

The 12,000-square-foot mansion was barely visible against the orange sky.

Winds of up to 90 miles per hour are making California wildfires difficult to control.

The Kaufman Estate, now a private residence, appeared to still be standing as of Tuesday evening, but the extent of the damage was unclear.

Will Rogers State Historic Park in the Santa Monica Mountains was once the luxurious home of one of the highest-paid actors of the 1930s.

In the 1920s, Rogers built a ranch on the 359 acres he owned, with a 31-room house, stables and a golf course. In 1944, his widow donated it to the California State Parks system.

The Palisades Fire destroyed “multiple structures,” including Will Rogers’ historic home, according to California State Parks.

“California State Parks mourns the loss of these valuable natural and cultural resources, and our hearts are with everyone affected by the devastating fires in the Los Angeles area,” California State Parks Director Armando Quintero said in a statement.

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