The fires in Los Angeles: under threat the Getty Museum and mansions of celebrities

The fires in Los Angeles: under threat the Getty Museum and mansions of celebrities

About 200 thousand residents evacuated from their homes in California.

Governor Jerry brown has already declared a state of emergency in San Diego, after yesterday just a few hours a new wildfire broke out with 10 acres to 4100.

According to preliminary data, three firefighters were injured, almost 500 buildings destroyed by fire. As the BBC reports, there is information about the death of a woman in Ventura County, her body was found in the burned area. However, it is not known yet how the woman died. Ventura Country Star said that her death was related to a traffic accident.

With the fire fighting more than 5,700 firefighters, the California rescuers help the neighboring States. About 450 elite racehorses released from the stables, they were able to escape to a safe place, but, according to the Associated Press, not all horses survived.

In Los Angeles a fire raging dangerously close to the world famous art Museum, the Getty and in the affluent area of Bel Air, where are the multimillion-dollar celebrity mansions.

Part of firefighters last night spent near the Getty Center, in order to prevent the tragedy. Today, Friday, the Museum said it will work as the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA).

In Bel Air there are homes of many famous people – from Elon musk to beyoncé and Jennifer Lopez. Singer Lionel Richie has canceled a concert in Las Vegas, saying that «helped the family to evacuate to a safe place.»

Due to the devastating California Wildfires, and helping the family evacuate to a safer place, I unfortunately have to cancel my show tonight. I look forward to returning to the stage this weekend and performing for my fans… https://t.co/tRMXiPOqUp

— Lionel Richie (@LionelRichie) November 6, 2017

From fire has suffered a mansion and vineyard owned by media magnate Rupert Murdoch. Four years ago, Murdoch paid for this house about $30 million.

Today’s pass over SoCal unfortunately doesn’t look any better. The fires east of Camp Pendleton and in Baja are visible as well. #CaliforniaWildfires pic.twitter.com/khM9TK1u0F

— Randy Bresnik (@AstroKomrade) December 7, 2017

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