Raging wildfires that continue to burn a path of destruction through Southern California claimed the Will Rogers ranch along with a number of other local landmarks in what is already the most damaging fire in Los Angeles history.

Among thousands of reports of property damage and loss in the blazing California wildfires, two historic sites suffered significant losses.

The Topanga Ranch Motel, once owned by Williams Randolph Hearst, was also destroyed by fire on Wednesday. “California State Parks mourns the loss of these treasured natural and cultural resources,