A fire destroyed the wooden grandstands at Jay Littleton Ball Park in Ontario, California, a historic baseball field known for being featured in movies such as “A League of Their Own”. The fire occurred late Thursday evening, with firefighters arriving promptly but finding the structure fully engulfed upon their arrival, according to Dan Bell, the city’s communications director. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation, and fortunately, there were no reported injuries.

The grandstands, which were described as “traditional, old-school” and dated back to 1937, stood behind home plate and extended along the first- and third-base lines. In addition to “A League of Their Own,” the ballpark has also been featured in films like “Eight Men Out” and “The Babe Ruth Story”. Families have been creating cherished memories at the ballpark since the 1930s, according to U.S. Rep. Norma J. Torres, who represents the area.

Torres mentioned that despite the physical loss of the grandstands, the stadium’s legacy lives on in the hearts of those who visited and through its appearances in various movies. The destruction of the grandstands is a significant loss for the community and the historical significance of the ballpark in the entertainment industry.