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Braced with defenses against fire, Getty art center faces LA flames

LOS ANGELES — After ripping through thousands of buildings, wildfires in Los Angeles were looming Saturday toward the celebrated Getty Center and its priceless collection. 

Nestled in the mountains above Los Angeles, the famed art museum is within a new evacuation warning zone as the Palisades Fire roars east. 

Dubbed a “beautiful fortress” and constructed of fire-resistant travertine stone, as well as cement and steel, the center has drawn museum experts from around the world to observe its safety system. 

Its roofs are covered with crushed stone to prevent embers from igniting; in the gardens, resilient plants were chosen. 

Inside, the galleries can be closed details ⇒

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