Author: KUSI Newsroom / Source: McKinnon Broadcasting
MALIBU (KUSI) -The Woolsey Fire that has burned more than 85,500 acres in Los Angeles and Ventura counties has claimed the homes of several celebrities, along with the historic Paramount Ranch, where countless movies and television shows have been filmed since 1927.
The ranch — which served as a location for shows such as “MASH,” “Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman,” and most recently, HBO’s “Westworld” — was destroyed save for a chapel, according to the National Park Service, which operates the site.
The Peter Strauss Ranch, a regional park in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, burned down, leaving only a few walls and a chimney. Johnny Cash and Willie Nelson were among the celebrities to perform at the ranch.
The mansion used for ABC’s “The Bachelor” escaped total destruction, but the fire did burn the lower house. No one was at the location at the time with the current cast filming abroad, network officials said.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, at least a couple of drug- treatment centers, including Seasons and Creative Care, have lost buildings.
Many celebrities evacuated their homes, including “Lord of the Rings” star Orlando Bloom, reality TV star Kim Kardashian West, actors Alyssa Milano, Rainn Wilson and Mark Hamill, singers Melissa Etheridge and Lady Gaga, and MGM TV chairman Mark Burnett and his wife, producer-actress Roma Downey.
Cyrus said on Twitter that she was devastated by the catastrophe. “That’s all that matters right now,” Cyrus wrote.
“My house no longer stands but the memories shared with my family & friends stand strong.”Completely devestated by the fires affecting my community. I am one of the lucky ones. My animals and LOVE OF MY LIFE made it out safely & that’s all that matters right now. My house no longer stands but the memories shared with family & friends stand strong. I am grateful for
— Miley Ray Cyrus (@MileyCyrus)
As officials warned residents not to return to evacuation zones and winds picked up Sunday, actor Gerard Butler issued the following tweet, which included a photo of him in front of a house that had been completely destroyed by fire.
Returned to my house in Malibu after evacuating. Heartbreaking time across California. Inspired as ever by the courage, spirit and sacrifice of firefighters. Thank you @LAFD. If you can, support these brave men and women at https://t.co/ei7c7F7cZx. pic.twitter.com/AcBcLtKmDU
— Gerard Butler (@GerardButler)
“Returned to my house in Malibu after evacuating. Heartbreaking time across California,” Butler wrote. “Inspired as ever by the courage, spirit and sacrifice of firefighters.”
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