Forecasters warn of 'extreme fire growth' as winds pick up in LA

We are making all decisions with your safety as our top priority,

Frenk said

Yes, they're a challenge to deal with, but it's certainly better than having another fire start,

Marrone said

Winds are in our favor in that area, so it looks really good,

said California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Operations Chief Christian Litz

Now more than ever, it’s critical to harden your home against wildfires and create defensible space around your property. Simple steps like clearing dry vegetation, maintaining a buffer zone, and using fire-resistant building materials can make a difference,

CalFire wrote

The beautiful homes that were along the area ... they're gone. For the most part, they're gone,

Stewart said at a community meeting tonight

We watched as it was backing down,

Litz said during a community meeting streamed for public viewing tonight

This is what's left of Mix This!"

Clearmountain, 71, said on Instagram, in comments accompanying a photo of his burned-down home

Our staff and galleries at the Getty Center are safe and protected."

In a statement sent to news media and posted to the Getty Center's Instagram page, Fleming said

Gratefully, ... the Getty Villa remains stable, aside from a hot spots."

she added

We are acutely aware of our Getty neighbors and hope for their safety—and the safety of the whole region,

she said