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Southern California wildfire live: Tens of thousands evacuate as Palisades blaze doubles in size and second fire breaks out

Fire authorities warn worse to come as extreme winds fan flamesFast-moving wildfire spreads through Pacific PalisadesExplainer: The Santa Ana winds fueling the wildfiresMinutes after the J Paul Getty Trust issued a statement on the Palisades fire and efforts to protect the Getty Villa from wildfires, an unidentified official on LAFD radio said that the Getty Villa Museum was “catching on fire”, the Los Angeles Times reports. At this time, it’s not clear whether any structures have caught fire, but officials confirmed the grounds were on fire and that flames were approaching the museum buildings.The Getty Villa, which is located in Pacific Palisades, displays a collection of Greek, Roman and Etruscan Art. It’s better-known sibling, the Getty Center, is located in Brentwood and contains a broad-ranging collection of European and North American art. Continue reading...



The main conceptual idea of this text is the rapid escalation and severity of wildfires in Los Angeles and surrounding areas in California. Thousands of residents are being evacuated due to the spreading flames, with blazes growing to tens of thousands of acres, causing fatalities, injuries, and widespread power outages. The text highlights the overwhelming challenge these fires pose to firefighting resources, with officials expressing concerns about insufficient personnel and capabilities to contain the blazes. It also touches on the political context, with Biden declaring a major disaster for California and deploying aid, while Trump criticizes California's governor for the situation. The text emphasizes the unfolding crisis and the urgent response efforts needed to address this devastating situation.

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