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Pacific Palisades Fire Threatens Getty Villa Museum and Thousands of Homes

A massive brush fire has engulfed over 11,800 acres in the Pacific Palisades area, destroying or damaging more than 1,000 structures and forcing thousands to evacuate.
The Los Angeles Fire Department reported that roughly 30,000 people were under evacuation orders, with the fire endangering approximately 13,200 structures, including 10,300 homes.
The Getty Villa Museum remains safe, with no damage to artwork or staff, although some trees and vegetation on site have burned.
President Joe Biden approved federal funding to assist with firefighting efforts during his visit to the Los Angeles area.

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Getty Villa museum threatened by wildfire but collection remains safe

The Palisades Fire reached the Getty Villa museum but didn't harm its collection. NPR speaks with Katherine Fleming, president and CEO of the Getty Trust, about how the museum protects its antiques.

2 months ago·Washington, United States

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Palisades Fire burns near Getty Villa, museum untouched

The Palisades Fire burned vegetation around the Getty Villa but did not reach the building, leaving the art intact.

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Grounds of famous Getty Villa museum caught in blaze amid Palisades Fire

Video captured the Getty Villa grounds on fire, threatening the educational center and art museum. The Getty Villa houses a vast collection of Ancient Greek and Roman works and artifacts.

2 months ago·United States

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The Virginian Pilot

Images out of California Palisades fire

Fueled by powerful Santa Ana winds, a multi-thousand acre fire caused evacuation orders of over 70,000 residents in the Pacific Palisades area of California, west of Los Angeles, on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025. Two other fires are keeping firefighters on the ground and in the air occupied. The Eaton fire, north of Pasadena, has burned about 16.6 square miles and the Hurst fire, in the San Fernando Valley, has burned about 500 acres, according to the…

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