The historic former home of American humorist Will Rogers was destroyed by the Palisades Fire overnight, according to a Wednesday news release from California State Parks. Photos show Rogers’ ranch house, built in 1929, and other buildings at Will Rogers State Historic Park burned to the ground. Only two chimneys remain standing. The fire also impacted parts of Topanga State Park, including the historic Topanga Ranch Motel once owned by William Randolph Hearst, the release says.
