The Los Angeles-area blazes, which authorities say have killed at least 16 people, have leveled homes, businesses and schools at an alarming speed. Among the areas hardest hit is Pacific Palisades, an affluent neighborhood west of downtown Los Angeles that the Beach Boys referred to in “Surfin’ USA,” their 1963 ode to sunny coastal California life.

The high school where Brian De Palma brought Stephen King’s “Carrie” to life, Will Rogers’ ranch house, and a motel owned by William Randolph Hearst are among some of the famous structures that

The Palisades Fire between Malibu and Santa Monica has destroyed more than 1,200 commercial and residential structures, according to Cal Fire’s estimates. At least 200 additional homes, businesses and other structures have been damaged. The fire was 19% contained as of Wednesday.

Parts of the Topanga State Park — a national park located within the city of Los Angeles that is known for its scenic hiking and mountain bike trails — were also devastated by the Palisades fire. The historic Topanga Ranch Motel, which was once owned by newspaper publisher and politician William Randolph Hearst, was destroyed.

The high school where Brian De Palma brough ... Streisand sequel “Funny Lady.” The Palisades Fire also destroyed the Topanga Ranch Motel, a 30-room, bungalow-style motel built by William Randolph Hearst in 1929. The property had been uninhabited ...

As residents in the Los Angeles area grapple with the ongoing realities of the devastating wildfires ravaging the densely populated metropolis nestled between the Pacific Ocean and mountain ranges, several iconic landmarks and beloved local institutions have fallen victim to the flames.

(AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) The high school ... Ranch Motel The Palisades Fire also destroyed the Topanga Ranch Motel, a 30-room, bungalow-style motel built by William Randolph Hearst in 1929.

Los Angeles Unified moved students from the neighborhood's elementary schools to temporary classrooms in Brentwood and Sawtelle.

The LA fires are likely to be one of the costliest wildfires in LA's history, destroying over 10,000 structures. Here are some of the damaged landmark

Not all schools in the area survived the fire, however, as Palisades Charter High School’s campus was destroyed. Approximately 3,000 students from 110 zip codes are enrolled at the school. The school has started a fundraiser to help recover from the fire.

Palisades Charter High School — an independent charter school in LAUSD — was substantially damaged in the fire. The school has delayed the start of its second semester, and plans to begin ...

including my alma mater Palisades Charter High School. Pali High, as we called it before charter schools became necessary, is largely in great shape, despite widespread, mistaken news reports.