Modelled like a Roman rural estate, the villa is home to a sizable collection of Greek and Roman antiques and artefacts.
With almost 27,000 people, the Pacific Palisades neighbourhood in western Los Angeles is one of the most picturesque, wealthy, and fire-prone areas of the city.
The Palisades extend from the Pacific coast into the mountains and are just a few miles from Malibu, California. Multimillion-dollar hillside residences are typical,
And many enjoy lovely views of the ocean. The neighbourhood is well-known for its parks, hiking trails, the iconic Getty Villa, which was established by oil magnate J. Paul Getty,
And the historic Will Rogers State Park and Beach, which bears the name of the well-known Hollywood actor who featured in popular cowboy western films over a century ago.
The California Department of Transportation reports that officials closed Pacific Coast Highway at Topanga Canyon Boulevard to all traffic because of the fire.
