A Los Angeles museum appeared to have been saved from raging wildfires Wednesday as the fast-growing Palisades Fire crept toward it Tuesday.
Staff at the Getty Villa in Pacific Palisades were praised for their work in preparing the world-renowned property to avoid catastrophic damage as the fire ripped through nearby homes and businesses.
Why It Matters
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.
What To Know
The Getty Villa is closed on Tuesdays, and that is when the Palisades Fire began approaching …