Getty Villa Impacted by Wildfire: Extensive Fire Mitigation Efforts Ensure Safety of Collections
Getty Villa Impacted by Wildfire: Extensive Fire Mitigation Efforts Ensure Safety of Collections
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The Getty Villa, a campus of the Getty Museum located in Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, has been significantly impacted by a wildfire that broke out on January 7, 2025. The fire, driven by extremely high winds, has caused extensive damage to the surrounding area, including scorching some trees and vegetation around the Villa. However, despite the fire reaching the grounds, the museum's staff and collections remain safe due to extensive fire mitigation efforts and protective measures in place.
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The Getty Villa swiftly closed to non-emergency staff and the public on the day the fire started and will remain closed at least through Monday, January 13, 2025. The museum has implemented several fire prevention measures, including water storage on-site, immediate irrigation throughout the grounds, and state-of-the-art air handling systems to seal off galleries and library archives from smoke. The double-walled construction of the galleries also provides significant protection for the collections.The Los Angeles Fire Department and other agencies have been working tirelessly to keep the Villa and its staff safe, and fire trucks have been present on-site throughout the day.
