Comments on: Braced with fire defenses, Getty art center faces LA flames

By: eddie.marvin

eddie.marvin — Sun, 12 Jan 2025 10:09:26 +0000

In reply to Hadvar. Yeah, it's pretty common sense to not build in fire-prone areas. Those beautiful buildings won't mean much if they end up burned down, right? I just hope they have good protection methods.

By: cris.cartwright

cris.cartwright — Sun, 12 Jan 2025 08:21:26 +0000

It’s amazing to think that the Getty Center was built with such care for preservation. It’s a true fortress for art! 🏰🎨

By: erwin.littel

erwin.littel — Sun, 12 Jan 2025 07:46:26 +0000

In reply to Whis. I get where you're coming from, but even the best systems can fail. Better safe than sorry when it comes to priceless art, right?

By: Hadvar

Hadvar — Sun, 12 Jan 2025 07:27:26 +0000

This is just typical… Beautiful buildings can get messed up by wildfires… What do they expect when they built in a fire-prone area…

By: zovRU

zovRU — Sun, 12 Jan 2025 06:13:26 +0000

In reply to edgar.bednar64. I get what you're saying, but I think we shouldn't just brush off these threats. Disasters can change everything in an instant, even for places like the Getty. Sometimes overconfidence can be dangerous.

By: Whis

Whis — Sun, 12 Jan 2025 06:12:26 +0000

Honestly, if they are so confident about saving the art, why close it? Sounds like they are just being overly cautious.

By: edgar.bednar64

edgar.bednar64 — Sun, 12 Jan 2025 04:53:26 +0000

I think people are just worrying too much about the potential impacts of disasters on important institutions. The Getty is built to withstand these types of disasters, with careful architectural planning and robust safety measures in place. It will be fine, and we should have confidence in the steps taken to protect such a valuable cultural asset. It’s important to stay calm and trust in the resilience of these structures.

By: Majin Buu

Majin Buu — Sun, 12 Jan 2025 04:50:26 +0000

I’m really glad they have those measures in place. Those art pieces are priceless! Can’t imagine losing something by Van Gogh or Rembrandt. 😢

By: Majikthise

Majikthise — Sun, 12 Jan 2025 03:40:26 +0000

But what if the fire spreads even more? No building can be entirely safe. They should evacuate the art to a safer place!