Getty Villa Affected by Wildfire, Remains Closed Until January 13, 2025

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The Getty Villa, a part of the Getty Museum located in Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, has been affected by a wildfire. The fire, which started late in the morning, has been fueled by extremely high winds and has led to the evacuation of over 30,000 people from the area. While some trees and vegetation on the villa's grounds have burned, the museum itself and its staff remain safe. The Getty Villa has implemented several fire prevention measures, including on-site water storage and immediate deployment of irrigation throughout the grounds. The museum galleries and library archives have been sealed off from smoke by state-of-the-art air handling systems, and the double-walled construction of the galleries provides significant protection for the collections. The museum will remain closed until Monday, January 13, 2025.