Getty Museum's fire-resistant design saved its art collection during the Palisades fire.
The J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles protected its valuable art collection during the Palisades fire thanks to its fire-resistant design. Opened in 1997, the Getty Center was built with strong materials like travertine stone and reinforced concrete, along with fire-resistant landscaping and a million-gallon water tank. Staff also took quick action by sealing off galleries to safeguard the art.
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