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Wildfire Threatens Getty Villa in LA; Museum Implements Protection Measures

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Wildfire Threatens Getty Villa in LA; Museum Implements Protection Measures

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  • A **massive wildfire** has approached the Getty Villa museum in Los Angeles, igniting concerns for its **valuable collection** of antiques.
  • The museum officials assured the public about their **fire mitigation efforts**, which included clearing brush, maintaining water storage, and installing **air handling systems** to guard against smoke.
  • As of Wednesday morning, the wildfire, driven by Santa Ana winds, has burned nearly **3,000 acres** with minimal impact on museum structures, ensuring staff and collections remain safe.
  • The Getty Villa, a well-known site for **Classical and Renaissance art**, was closed to the public amid the fire threat but is not directly affected at this time.
  • The Getty Center, built as a **fire-safe** structure, also closed in precaution but is not at risk from the ongoing fires in the area.

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