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The Getty Villa Grounds Catch Fire

The Getty Villa survived LA's firestorms while everything around it burned, revealing a key lesson for homeowners

The Getty Villa remained standing as fires razed homes around it. Getty staff have been doing simple yard work all year that homeowners should follow.

Newsweek on MSN · 1d

How Did Getty Villa Survive Pacific Palisades Fire While Neighbors Burned?

The museum, part of the J. Paul Getty Trust, is home to the organization's collection of Ancient Greek and Roman art. Other cultural centers in the area were also threatened by the fire, which had burned more than 2,900 acres as of Wednesday morning and was moving quickly.

ArtNews on MSN · 1d

The Getty Villa Grounds Catch Fire Amid the Pacific Palisades Blaze

The grounds of the Getty Villa caught fire on Tuesday as a blaze continued tearing through the Los Angeles neighborhood of Pacific Palisades. The museum and its staff were not harmed, according to a statement issued today by the Getty, which said that the Getty Villa will remain closed through January 12.

New wildfires erupt across Los Angeles

Yahoo · 11h

The Getty Villa's $10-Billion Collection Is Under Threat as Wildfires Reach Its Exteriors

The Getty Villa remains safe from wildfires, but the $10-billion art collection is still at risk. Safety measures and coordination with fire agencies continue.

Town & Country on MSN · 1d

Getty Villa Museum in Los Angeles Impacted by Wildfires

Established in 1954 by oil tycoon J. Paul Getty, the museum opened in 1974 as a replica of the Villa dei Papiri at Herculaneum (located in what is now southern Italy). The Getty Vila is home to more than 44,000 objects dedicated to ancient art, per the Los Angeles Times, including Roman, Greek, and Etruscan antiquities.

U.S. News & World Report on MSN · 8h

Photos: Los Angeles Wildfires Carve Path of Destruction

Wildfires, fueled by Santa Anna winds, have devastated Southern California, torching neighborhoods and forcing residents to flee.

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Inside the dash to save the Getty Villa from the Palisades fire: a timeline

The Getty Villa activated its emergency operations center at 10:40 a.m. Tuesday, and within two hours, the fast-moving blaze ...

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Getty Villa Museum Survives Brush Fire Threat in Malibu: Efforts Pay Off

The Getty Villa, famous for its stunning architecture inspired by ancient Rome, was set to face a serious threat from this wildfire. While the flames came dangerously close, the museum benefitted from ...

Fire Comes Dangerously Close to the Getty Center and Villa—How It Built a Fire-Resistant Fortress for Its Art

The Palisades fires are not only causing death and destruction, but they’re also testing the limits of an iconic landmark.

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Eames House, Getty Villa, and More: Which Buildings Have Been Impacted by Palisades Fires?

The iconic Eames House, Getty Villa, and other Los Angeles landmarks are at risk of destruction following a series of brush ...

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Eames House and other L.A. cultural gems threatened by fire: status updates

The Getty Villa, Gamble House, Norton Simon Museum, Descanso Gardens and Huntington Library, Art Museum and Botanical Gardens ...

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The Getty Villa Grounds Catch Fire

New wildfires erupt across Los Angeles

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