The Getty Villa survived LA's firestorms while the area around it burned, revealing a key lesson for homeowners

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• The Palisades Fire has burned thousands of acres near Los Angeles.
• Buildings in the area that have made it through the disaster include the Getty Villa art museum located in Pacific Palisades.
• I'm happy to assist, but the text you provided doesn't seem to be a complete sentence or a meaningful section of text. Could you please provide the complete text from the Getty staff's fire prep so I can paraphrase it correctly?

California has burned through thousands of acres since the fire broke out Tuesday between Malibu and Santa Monica, but the iconic Getty Villa, which lay in its path, has remained standing despite only minor damage, even as homes and trees surrounding it have burned.

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The Getty Trust is part of the J. Paul Getty Trust, which has the world's largest museum endowment, with an estimated value of over $8 billion as of 2023. It serves as a home for the trust's impressive collection of Ancient Greek and Roman art.

Fire departments installed "state-of-the-art air handling systems" to safeguard the building, according to Katherine E. Fleming, the president and CEO of the Getty Trust, who spoke with USA Today.

In addition, the galleries were built with a double-walled structure, which also served to safeguard the valuable artwork inside.

Getty staff have been constantly clearing brush from the surrounding area throughout the entire year as part of the museum's fire prevention efforts, the museum said.

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By following these tips, you can keep your yard looking great and protect your home's value and curb appeal.

The Palisades fire is the most destructive wildfire to ever hit the city of Los Angeles.

An intense fire is being driven by an overgrowth of grass and brush that accumulated over the past 2 winters, which were unusually wet. Drought in recent months dried out that brush, turning it into fuel for the rapidly spreading flames.

To reduce the risk of fires, cities, fire departments, and community members can clear drygrass areas around residential neighborhoods.

Homeowners can also protect their homes by clearing a five-foot area around the house and removing flammable items such as ornamental plants, bark mulch, or deck furniture.

"This is a city fire. We're burning urban materials," said Pat Durland, a wildfire management specialist and instructor with 30 years of federal experience.

Keeping gutters and roofs clear can also stop small fires from spreading and engulfing entire buildings in flames.

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Homeowners can also put noncombustible, 1/8-inch mesh screening on any vents that lead to a crawl space or attic to prevent embers from getting into the home through them.

That's where it really counts," Durland said. "The actions you take in your home and around your home will make the biggest impact.

Corrected Story: This is January 10, 2025 - An earlier version of this article included an incorrect caption for a photo. The photo is no longer in place, but at the time it showed a sign for the Getty Villa as well as a building that had nothing to do with the Getty Villa visible in the background, which the photo did not accurately represent.

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