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Photos: California wildfires destroy iconic landmarks across the state

Photo of Paramount Ranch and cowboys.
Paramount Ranch, a popular set in Agoura Hills, has been used to film countless films and shows. The Woolsey fire destroyed many of its structures earlier this month. Photo by National Park Service (Paramount Ranch Photo )

Wildfires have decimated over 1.6 million acres of land across California. The destruction includes recognizable monuments and landmarks, some of which have been around for centuries. Here are some of the sites that have been destroyed so far.

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