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Pacific Palisades Fire Spreads to Getty Villa Grounds

Last updated: January 7, 2025 10:57 pm
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The Pacific Palisades fire in Southern California has been rapidly spreading, reaching the grounds of the Getty Villa on Tuesday, January 7. Initial reports from the museum and the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) confirmed the encroachment of the blaze onto the property.

Assistant director of News and Media Relations at the Getty, Alexandria Sivak, reassured the public that despite the fire burning through some trees and vegetation on site, both staff and the museum’s collection were safe. The Getty had previously implemented extensive fire mitigation efforts, including clearing brush from the surrounding area and storing water on-site. Additionally, state-of-the-art air handling systems were used to seal off museum galleries and library archives from smoke, providing protection for the valuable collections housed within.

The Getty Villa is home to the J. Paul Getty Museum’s impressive collection of approximately 44,000 Ancient Greek, Roman, and Etruscan artworks. The building itself is modeled after the first-century Villa dei Papiri in Herculaneum, Italy, surrounded by four gardens featuring a reflecting pool, fountains, sculptural replicas, and herb plots.

Despite being located in the fire evacuation zone, the museum structure remained undamaged, confirmed by LAFD Public Information Officer Margaret Stewart. Luckily, no injuries were reported in the immediate vicinity. The Palisades fire, which started around 10:30 am on Tuesday, quickly grew to over 2,900 acres due to intense wind gusts and dry conditions. Over 30,000 individuals were forced to evacuate as a result.

As a precautionary measure, the Getty Villa will remain closed through at least Monday, January 13. This is a developing story, and updates will be provided as new information becomes available.

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The images captured during the fire depict the dramatic scene as clouds of smoke rose in the Pacific Palisades area near the Getty Villa, emphasizing the severity of the situation. The Palisades Fire burned near homes amid a powerful windstorm, highlighting the challenges faced by firefighters in containing the blaze.

Overall, the safety of staff, visitors, and the museum’s priceless collection remains a top priority during this challenging time. The Getty Villa’s response to the fire serves as a testament to the importance of implementing thorough fire prevention measures and emergency protocols to protect cultural heritage sites from natural disasters.

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