The historic Eames House, one of L.A.'s most important landmarks of Midcentury Modern architecture, is part of the Getty fire evacuation.
The Getty fire poses a threat not just with flames but also with smoke, which can damage artworks. But the museum says its paintings are protected.this month, Eames Foundation Director Lucia Atwood told The Times that fire risk mitigation is a top priority. The nonprofit is seeking donors to accelerate the installation of a water cistern, she said.
“Fire always presents a concern, even when it appears to be distant,” Atwood wrote in an email. “Here in Los Angeles, we have all seen how quickly a fire can spread, especially in windy conditions, but even when it is calm. And with all the growth from last year’s rains, there is a lot of tinder available.”
She added that the foundation is honing its landscape-management plan to address expectations that fire risk will only get worse in the years to come.“Last year, we closed for a few days due to the November 2018 Woolsey Fire in order to ensure visitor safety as well as to assist in reducing road traffic for first responders,” she wrote. “This week, we were prepared to do the same.”An L.A.
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