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January 16, 2025

Newly Established LA Arts Community Fire Relief Fund Will Offer Critical Aid to Artists and Art Workers

A new fund has recently been established for artists and arts workers impacted by the destructive Los Angeles firestorms. Led by the J. Paul Getty Trust, the LA Arts Community Fire Relief Fund launched on January 15 with $12 million, and is rapidly growing in response to wildfire devastation. Several other local art institutions are participating in the fundraising effort, including MOCA, LACMA, and the Hammer Museum.

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January 15, 2025

LA Firefighters Enter Burning Building To Save Photo Albums and Other Sentimental Items for Family

Physical photographs are considered some of the most precious possessions for people, especially if they’re not uploaded digitally or saved on a hard drive. In Los Angeles, a group of firefighters recognized this fact, and saved photo albums from a burning home that they knew couldn’t be saved. As flames tore through the Palisades home and leapt toward its roof, firefighters entered the blaze and retrieved what appeared to be two dozen photo albums.

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January 13, 2025

Aerial Footage Captures Devastating Scope of LA Wildfires

As the fires in California continue to rage on, shocking aerial footage has emerged to show the destruction left in its wake. The fires, which began on January 7, have devastated Greater Los Angeles. High winds are expected to return this week, which has caused grave issues for the firefighters battling the flames.

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January 9, 2025

Getty Villa Museum in Los Angeles Survives an Incredibly Close Call With Destructive Firestorm

Los Angeles is currently experiencing one of its most destructive firestorms yet. As of this writing, more than 1,000 homes, businesses, and other buildings have already burned due to the fast-moving fires. The Getty Villa Museum in Pacific Palisades was nearly included in that statistic. On Tuesday, January 7, museum grounds caught fire, with flames rapidly approaching structures due to nearby trees and brush being set ablaze.

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