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.
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 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.
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.”
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.
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, ...
More than 4,000 structures damaged in uncontained Eaton fire, though winds slow
Four firefighters were among the injured. Authorities still have not released details about the five people killed.
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 ...
Firefighters battle to protect NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Mt. Wilson
Don Fregulia, an operations section chief for the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, which has joined in ...
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 ...
Fire Threatens Mt. Wilson Broadcast Transmitters as L.A. TV and Radio Stations on Alert; Observatory Evacuated
The devastating Eaton fire is now taking aim at Mt. Wilson, threatening the antenna farm and broadcasting transmitters ...
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 ...