This isn’t the normal kind of news we cover but we thought it deserved a bit of attention due to its connection to horror.
A wildfire that has been raging in Southern California has claimed over 20,000 acres and has destroyed the Sable Ranch in Santa Clarita. The site is a very popular filming location and has seen TV shows such as “24” and “The A-Team” shoot scenes there.
For horror fans, they might recognize the spot as the location of the 1980 cult slasher/horror Motel Hell, which starred Rory Calhoun and Nancy Parsons. According to IMDb, other notable titles that filmed there include “Supernatural”, The Devil’s Rejects, Leatherface: Texas Chainsaw Massacre III, Midnight Movie, and Pumpkinhead II.
The fire, which has been going since Friday, has taken one life. According to Deadline, investigators are labeling that person a “fire victim.