Getty Villa's $10-Billion Collection Is Safe, Even

A massive wildfire reached Getty Villa in LA. How the museum protected its collection.
The Getty Villa museum in Pacific Palisades has a "state-of-the-art" air handling system to seal off its galleries and archives from wildfire smoke.
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.
LA's beloved Getty Villa museum collection saved from Palisades Fire
Getty Villa in the Pacific Palisades is under threat from the Palisades Fire as smoke shrouds the historic Romanesque property.
Dangerous Pacific Palisades fire threatens famous Getty Villa Museum
The Getty Villa, which is already closed to the public on Tuesdays, was “swiftly closed” to non-emergency staff after the fire started in the morning.
Getty Villa 'safe and intact' from Palisades Fire, museum official says
The Getty Villa Museum in Pacific Palisades "remains safe and intact," a museum spokesperson said. "While trees and vegetation on the property have burned, Getty structures have been unaffected, and thankfully, both staff and the collections are safe," said Katherine E. Fleming, President and CEO of the Getty Trust.
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 years of preparation and mitigation efforts that ensured its safety.
Getty Villa museum threatened by wildfire but collection remains safe
The Palisades Fire reached the Getty Villa museum but didn't harm its collection. NPR speaks with Katherine Fleming, president and CEO of the Getty Trust, about how the museum protects its antiques.
The Getty Villa survived LA's firestorms while the area around it burned, revealing a key lesson for homeowners
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How Did Getty Villa Survive Pacific Palisades Fire While Neighbors Burned?
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Pacific Palisades inferno forces thousands to flee California homes; Gov. Newsom declares state of emergency
A brush fire that broke out in Southern California Tuesday afternoon has forced officials to order the evacuation of about 30 ...
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.
Crashes and Disasters
“Fortunately, Getty had made extensive efforts to clear brush from the surrounding area as part of its fire mitigation ...