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Firefighters Protect Historic Mt. Wilson Observatory From Eaton Fire
The blaze threatened the observatory and communications infrastructure at the peak. Later, an observatory official said it appeared to be under control.
Historic Mount Wilson, crucial communications link for California, threatened by Eaton Fire
The Eaton Fire burning through the hillsides and mountains above Pasadena is now approaching the Mount Wilson Observatory, with potential implications for both the historic structures and emergency communications during the ongoing wildfire siege devastating Los Angeles.
Eaton Fire flares up near summit of Mount Wilson
The Eaton Fire that started in the foothills northeast of Los Angeles flared up Thursday morning near Mount Wilson.
Firefighters battle to protect NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Mt. Wilson
Grace Toohey is a reporter at the Los Angeles Times covering breaking news for the Fast Break Desk. Before joining the newsroom in 2022, she covered criminal justice issues at the Orlando Sentinel and the Advocate in Baton Rouge. Toohey is a Maryland native and proud Terp.
Mount Wilson: Observatory Reports Eaton Fire ‘Seems to Be Under Control,’ Lessening Threat to Comms Towers
Officials with Mt. Wilson Observatory reported last night that the Eaton Fire, which reached the top of Mt. Wilson, the broadcast hub for Los Angeles on Thursday, now “seems to be under control.”
Mount Wilson Observatory, telescope not damaged in Eaton Fire
The Eaton Fire made a run for Mount Wilson on Thursday - but the historic observatory and telescope were not damaged, thanks to firefighters.
Hillside horror: How California's Eaton Fire rapidly expanded, decimating Altadena community
Firefighters continued working to contain the Eaton Fire that has burned Altadena and northern Pasadena. Here’s how the blaze ...
Fire Threatens Mt. Wilson Broadcast Transmitters as L.A. TV and Radio Stations on Alert; Observatory Evacuated
Fire threatens Mt. Wilson broadcast transmitters as L.A. TV, radio stations remain on alert; Observatory evacuated ...
Eaton Fire growth has "been significantly stopped" fire officials say, as it moves to Mt. Wilson
According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, five people have died in the blaze that has moved through Pasadena, ...
Mt. Wilson threatened by spread of Eaton fire
Authorities could not say what or how many structures are threatened by the spread, such as communication towers and the ...
Disney's KABC station loses over-the-air signal from Mt. Wilson amid Eaton fire
Flames from the Eaton fire came perilously close to the Mt. Wilson transmitters, and local stations, including KABC and radio ...
Los Angeles tree advocates wait and hope that fire damage won’t be too severe
Even before powerful winds fueled fires that have scorched more than 10,000 homes and other structures across Los Angeles ...
Eaton Fire threatens broadcast equipment atop Mt. Wilson
The Eaton Fire threatened to destroy critical broadcast transmission equipment atop Mt. Wilson in the San Gabriel Mountains ...
"Significant progress" made in Eaton Fire, evacuation orders remain in place
The death toll for the Eaton Fire was revised from eight to six deaths. It has become one of the top 20 most destructive ...