In 1943, a Christmas tree fire destroyed Bing Crosby’s 20-room mansion
In January 1943, a fire caused by a Christmas tree ignited at Bing Crosby's Toluca Lake home.
The family escaped unharmed, but they lost many treasured personal belongings in the blaze.
Crosby subsequently moved his family to a new mansion in Holmby Hills after this incident.
The estate changed owners several times and underwent restoration efforts over the years.
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