Linda Konner

Pacific Palisades resident who evacuated

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The Getty fire started early this morning near Getty Drive on the west side of the 405 freeway. Winds have been blowing it west into Brentwood and towards the Palisades.

The extent of evacuations and damage of the Getty fire

The Getty fire started early this morning near Getty Drive on the west side of the 405 freeway. Winds have been blowing it west into Brentwood and towards the Palisades.

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