Karl Larsen

29”H X 44”W

This striking black-and-white photograph captures the dramatic 2007 hillside fire near the Hollywood sign, taken on the morning of March 30. While visiting A&S Case Company in North Hollywood, Karl noticed flames racing toward the iconic landmark. Acting quickly, he drove to a vantage point in Beachwood Canyon to capture the fire as it loomed behind the sign. With no news crews or tourists present—likely due to an evacuation—Karl secured exclusive images of the event. The timeless black-and-white composition enhances the power and historical significance of this rare moment, which Vanity Fair later covered in an article.