Knew an old fire fighter/fire jumper in Montana. He fought fires all over the west, but drew the line at Southern California. Said "I'm not stupid or suicidal" then talked about the plants there and how fast they could explode because of the oily sap some of them have.

I also remember that it's a crown fire habitat - IOW everything burns.

Waiting for confirmation on that.

This is the smaller, original Getty museum, not the huge museum in the Sepulveda Pass off the 405.

Still a terrible situation, but the main museum is outside the threatened area.

being reported as catching fire. That place is so spectacular. It’s separate from the main Getty Museum off the 405 freeway in L.A. (Brentwood/BelAir area). Wow, this is so scary.

highway. nestled in a crowded Malibu / Palisades area. This is so worrisome. Irreplaceable antiquities.

I feel so bad for everyone there. About 30,000 evacuated.

The structor is double walled and sealed up with another system designed to protect the artwork. Here’s hoping a cosmetic coat of paint is all the is needed. That, and a serious lanscape makeover.

free entry and it is such an experience. I took my mom there for her 1st time last June and she was overwhelmed with how beautiful it is. Smallish, but built just like it’s named —a villa. She didn’t realize there was another Getty besides the big one. (Her late husband didn’t like coming to LA area, so she missed out until now).

So sorry about the grounds — that pool area is so stunnng. Glad no one is hurt….and that artwork!

For those who have never been there, the villa is a replica of one in Italy, owned by Ceaser's father in law. It is an astoundingly serene place to view parts of the Getty Collection. It is right off the Coast Highway, but the view from there is only trees and ocean. Amazing place.

My heart keeps breaking.

Yes, many homes lost, but since I was 9, I could see there were places where people just should not build, and up further in those now burning hills is one such place. People who have resources but build where there are enormous risks, well, it is hard for me to work up much sympathy for them. They will be OK, if they had the sense to evacuate. They will be able to get new homes.

But the art, history.... that really hurts.

abandoning their cars. Don't know if it's due to smoke or flames. Have a friend who lives in San Diego and am concerned about him.

Edit (add): Biden's out there and his schedule has been changed.

cars, pretty much totaling all of the cars. The adandoned cars were blocking the fire trucks so it had to be done.

Palisades area and how few roads there are in and out of the area.

All kinds of possibilities.

my trumpster area's duh! moments.

this is bad and going to get much worse I fear

per scanner traffic: fire now burning in Sullivan Canyon, moving east rapidly. Now discussion of using the 405 as a possible firebreak

went thru to drop down to the beach was full of homes and funky shops and eateries and bars.

hope it doesn't get too out of hand. This is going to be a bad night in SoCal

All that water available but cannot be used.

The winds are blowing towards the ocean at least, a very very small consolation I guess.

This is going to be a horrific night.