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Evacuations lifted in fire burning near Getty Center
Los Angeles Times • • nation
Key Points:
- All evacuation warnings around Brentwood have been lifted as firefighters gain control over the Getty fire, which started Wednesday afternoon near the Getty Center and grew to approximately 25 acres before being contained.
- The fire, reported around 4:30 p.m. near the Getty Center parking lot, prompted the closure of the Getty Center and evacuation warnings for nearby areas including Mount Saint Mary’s University.
- Fire crews fought the blaze both on the ground and from the air, successfully stopping its forward progress by 6 p.m., with no reported injuries or property damage.
- The fire occurred amid a heatwave in Southern California, with temperatures exceeding 100 degrees and high humidity, complicating firefighting efforts.
- Mount Saint Mary’s University canceled in-person classes and advised students to shelter in place, while the 405 Freeway remained open and unaffected by the fire.
