Wildfire damages vegetation at Getty Villa Museum, but staff and ancient artworks are safe.

A wildfire in Pacific Palisades has damaged trees and vegetation at the Getty Villa Museum but left the staff and art collection unharmed. The museum, with over 44,000 Greek and Roman antiquities, had implemented fire prevention measures like water storage, advanced air handling systems, and brush clearance. The fire forced evacuations and closed the museum to the public until at least January 13.

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