Thousands of America's historic landmarks face significant wildfire risk

When the Palisades Fire tore through Los Angeles in January 2025, it didn't only destroy homes.

It took the Will Rogers Ranch House—a beloved California landmark—with it.

Six months later, the Dragon Bravo wildfire burned through Grand Canyon National Park and destroyed the Grand Canyon Lodge, originally built in 1927.

Whether either landmark will ever be meaningfully restored remains uncertain. ...