The historic home of Cherokee humorist, actor and humanitarian Will Rogers burned to the ground as major fires swept through the Los Angeles area on Jan. 8

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

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.

The wildfires sweeping through Pacific Palisades, California, have devastated the Will Rogers Historic Stable. Built in the 1920s by Hollywood cowboy Will Rogers, the stable was an iconic part of Will Rogers State Historic Park.

Will Rogers, who made many visits to Fort Worth, built his 31-acre ranch near Los Angeles starting in 1929. It was one of two state parks destroyed by fire Wednesday.

Devastating wildfires continue to burn across Southern California, killing at least five and forcing hundreds of thousands out of their homes.

The home of Will Rogers, the famed 1930s actor known for playing a cowboy in Hollywood movies, was incinerated by wildfires that are plaguing Southern California this week.

Wildfires in California are impacting the Will Rogers State Historic Park in Los Angeles. Will Rogers was a vaudeville performer and actor who was born in Okl

California wildfires force mass evacuations and destroy over 10,000 structures, including Will Rogers' historic ranch, a vital piece of Oklahoma history.

The devastating wildfires in California have claimed two significant pieces of California’s cultural heritage, State Parks officials have confirmed.