Multiple off-ramps on the I-405 freeway have been closed, as reported by the California Department of Transportation, due to the Palisades Fire spreading further west. The I-405 freeway serves as a crucial transportation route connecting various western parts of metropolitan Los Angeles.
One of the affected off-ramps is the exit leading to the renowned Getty Center museum, which was included in the latest evacuation order issued on Friday evening. Museum officials have confirmed that only emergency staff are currently present on the premises, following the evacuation protocol.
Additionally, another off-ramp closure impacts access to the Skirball Cultural Center, a prominent museum and cultural institution in Los Angeles.
On Friday night, a new evacuation order was issued, extending to sections of Interstate 405 and the Encino Reservoir, which are adjacent to the freeway and the Getty Center. The ongoing Palisades Fire has necessitated these precautionary measures to ensure the safety of residents and visitors in the affected areas.
