https://freerepublic.com/tag/gettycenter/ en-us Wed, 8 Jul 2009 20:49:39 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2288327/posts BRENTWOOD, Calif. (AP) Staff and visitors at the world-famous Getty Center art complex in Los Angeles were being evacuated because of a nearby brush fire. The fire, which was burning at 1200 Getty Center Drive near the northbound 405 Freeway, has scorched approximately two acres. A Getty spokesman estimated 800 employees were working in the complex Wednesday. They're being told to leave along with an unknown number of visitors. A plume of smoke could be seen from miles away, as the fire spread quickly through heavy brush. About 50 firefighters were battling the blaze along with a helicopter. The Getty... KCAL 9 News https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2288327/posts#comment Wed, 8 Jul 2009 20:49:39 GMT