I toured the Getty Villa weeks after 17 employees fought flames from the Los Angeles fires. Here's how it became an anti-fire fortress.

The Getty Villa successfully withstood the devastating Pacific Palisades fire, thanks to its robust anti-fire construction and cutting-edge technology. Museum staff worked tirelessly to safeguard the estate and its valuable artifacts from the approaching flames and smoke. Emergency preparedness specialist, Les Borsay, highlighted that their resilience was due to proactive measures rather than luck, showcasing the importance of fire safety in an era marked by increasing wildfires threatening urban areas like Los Angeles.

In an era of mega-fires that can threaten urban areas like Los Angeles, the Getty Villa shows what it takes to keep an at-risk estate safe.

Built like a fortress and outfitted with state-of-the-art firefighting infrastructure, this museum and ancient-Roman-estate replica remained standing as nearby homes burned down.

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