A massive fire on December 2024, severely damaged a historic downtown Los Angeles building that once housed the iconic Morrison Hotel, famous for being featured on an album cover from The Doors . Firefighters arrived at the vacant four-story building on Hope Street around 11 am local time, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD).
These kinds of disasters have, throughout history, destroyed or badly damaged numerous monuments, palaces, theaters, hotels, libraries, and bridges around the world, and they continue to occur despite improvements in construction and safety practices. So, what are some of the most famous landmarks that have fallen victim to flames?
Click through for a timeline of historic buildings damaged or destroyed by fire.