More than 1,000 structures were destroyed, and many people were hurt in the fires, including first responders, Los Angeles County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone said.

Here are 21 of the world’s most beautiful castles, fortified homes that are both a feast for the eyes and a time trip back to the bygone age during which they were created.

Prehistory. There is evidence to suggest that Ibiza was settled by the same Bronze Age inhabitants as the other Balearic Islands, in particular, Menorca. This dates human occupation on Ibiza and ...