Aside from being a sad and jarring sight for anyone from the area and fond of the observatory, this is also guaranteed to spawn a few screenplays. "Los Angeles is Burning" will feature in the soundtrack. Personally, I'd like to see it as the key scene to a Rebel Without a Cause sequel. Wouldn't we all love to catch up with Jim and Judy and find out how their angsty selves dealt with raising teenagers of their own?