If you haven’t heard yet, there is yet another devastating fire in the Santa Monica Mountains that is ripping through homes, churches and even historic compounds.

Malibu Fire '07 - Ric Francis

I’m very saddened to find out that the Malibu Castle has been burned completely to the ground.

Malibu Castle before fire
Malibu Castle burned--photo by Ric Francis
Malibu Castle intact--photo by Fractalv
Malibu Castle Burning--photo by Reed Saxon

Growing up in Topanga and Malibu I always loved that castle since I was a little girl. While I’ve never been there, every time we would drive by (the castle sits a top a high mountain in Malibu canyon but you can easily see it from PCH at Cross Creek) I would find it such a treat to even just see the castle from afar. Now after this happening, I’ve looked into more info about the castle and its owner, Lilly Lawrence.

Lilly Lawrence

More about Lilly after the jump… (more…)