Tens of thousands of homes affected by ‘unprecedented’ fires in Los Angeles area; aircraft return to dropping water after winds grounded themVisual explainer: why are the LA wildfires so bad?Californians: have you been affected by the wildfires?Minutes 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 article reports on the rapidly growing wildfires in Los Angeles, highlighting the devastating impact as tens of thousands evacuate.
Key concepts:
* Widespread Evacuations: Due to the severity and speed of the wildfires, authorities have issued evacuation orders for large populations in affected areas.
* Significant Size and Growth: The "Palisades" fire has become the largest fire in LA's history, exceeding 15,000 acres, while the "Hurst" fire has also grown considerably.
* Government Response: President Biden has declared a major disaster, mobilizing additional firefighters and air support from the Department of Defense to combat the blazes.
* Serious Threat and Challenges: Officials warn of a shortage of firefighters and emphasize the lengthy recovery process.
The article emphasizes the scale and severity of the wildfires, the urgent need for evacuation, and the ongoing efforts to contain the blazes and provide support to affected communities.
The article reports on the rapidly growing wildfires in Los Angeles, highlighting the devastating impact as tens of thousands evacuate. Key concepts: * Widespread Evacuations: Due to the severity and speed of the wildfires, authorities have issued evacuation orders for large populations in affected areas. * Significant Size and Growth: The "Palisades" fire has become the largest fire in LA's history, exceeding 15,000 acres, while the "Hurst" fire has also grown considerably. * Government Response: President Biden has declared a major disaster, mobilizing additional firefighters and air support from the Department of Defense to combat the blazes. * Serious Threat and Challenges: Officials warn of a shortage of firefighters and emphasize the lengthy recovery process. The article emphasizes the scale and severity of the wildfires, the urgent need for evacuation, and the ongoing efforts to contain the blazes and provide support to affected communities.
