LA art museum reopens, wildfire 40% contained

Published September 15, 2012 7:51pm ET



LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles fire officials say they expect to fully contain a wildfire near one of LA’s best-known cultural landmarks and one of its busiest freeways on Sunday.

Getty Center spokeswoman Julie Jaskol said Saturday that the art museum has reopened after evacuating visitors and staff as a precaution Friday after the fire broke out about 3:30 p.m. on the east side of the Interstate 405 in the Sepulveda Pass.

Trusted reporting.Unlimited access.

Subscribe for full access to Washington Examiner coverage, expert political analysis, and subscriber-only journalism.

Get Unlimited Access

Already a member? Log in

Cancel anytime.