Fire destroys historic building that housed Morrison Hotel in Los Angeles

A fire has destroyed the historic building that housed the Morrison Hotel in downtown Los Angeles, known for its appearance on The Doors' 1970 album cover. The fire burned for nearly two hours before firefighters controlled it. Photographer Henry Diltz, who captured the famous album cover, expressed sadness over the loss of the historic site. The building was recently acquired for redevelopment into low-income housing. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. The future of the site is now in the hands of the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety.