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.
Eaton Fire growth has "been significantly stopped" as it moves towards Mt. Wilson
According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, five people have died in the blaze that has moved through Pasadena, Altadena, and the Angeles National Forest.
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.
Mt. Wilson threatened by spread of Eaton fire
Mt. Wilson has been threatened by numerous fires in recent years, such as the Bobcat fire in 2020. The Observatory, where Edwin Hubble spent his career and was visited by Albert Einstein, narrowly escaped the flames.
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. The peak high above the San Gabriel Valley is home to communication towers and equipment for the Los Angeles vicinity,
Mt. 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.”
Transmission Towers at Mount Wilson Escape California Wildfires
The wildfires that have been rampaging southern California this week reached the top of Mt. Wilson on Thursday, the broadcast hub for Los Angeles.
Eaton Fire burning near Mount Wilson
The Eaton Fire, which has left five people dead in the Pasadena and Altadena areas, is now burning near Mountain Wilson in the Angeles National Forest. AIR7 was over the fire Thursday morning. A large plume of smoke over the area made it difficult to assess whether the flames had destroyed Mountain Wilson.
Fire approaches communication towers on California's Mount Wilson
Flames from the massive Eaton Fire are approaching the summit of California's Mount Wilson. The mountaintop is home to communication towers and an historic observatory.
Firefighters battle to protect NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Mt. Wilson
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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 ...
National Guard arrives to assist deputies as Eaton Fire rages in L.A. County
U.S. National Guard troops arrived overnight to assist with road closures as firefighters continue working to slow the spread ...
L.A.’s red flag fire weather to last through Friday. Gusts could return Sunday
There is great concern that fire weather conditions could become exacerbated' again for Los Angeles County. Three Santa Ana ...
Eaton Fire growth has "been significantly stopped" fire officials say, as it moves to Mt. Wilson
The Eaton Fire raging in the Angeles National Forest, Altadena and Pasadena exploded to 10,600 acres Wednesday, authorities ...
Palisades, Eaton fires leave 400,000 LA residents without power
As explosive fires propelled by vigorous winds scorched through Southern California, tens of thousands of people are without power across six counties. As of Wednesday afternoon, the Palisades Fire in ...
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 and local stations, including KABC and radio KLOS-FM, ...