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 devastating the Los Angeles area struck close to home for many Oklahomans as the former California estate of Will Rogers burned to the ground last week.

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

Will Rogers' Ranch. California State Parks announced on Jan. 8 that the Palisades fire had destroyed Will Rogers’ historic ranch house and buildings at Will Rogers State Histori

The historic home of Will Rogers is the latest casuality in the wildfires raging across California. The State Park has suffered extensive damage and in the aftermath, Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. released the following statement: