L.A. Wildfires: Mount Wilson Evacuations Ordered As Eaton Canyon Fire Threatens TV & Radio Transmission Towers
An immediate evacuation has been ordered for Mount Wilson and the Observatory as the Eaton Canyon Fire advances. Mount Wilson, above Los Angeles, is home to numerous television and radio transmission towers which are utilized for stations in the greater L.
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.
Mount Wilson Observatory, telescope not damaged in Eaton Fire
The Mount Wilson Observatory and telescope were not damaged from the Eaton Fire, thanks to firefighters, said L.A. County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone.
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.”
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
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.
Fire threatens broadcast towers on Mt. Wilson
Watch an extended clip of live footage from the Eaton Fire threatening broadcast transmission equipment atop Mt. Wilson in the San Gabriel Mountains. Jan. 9, 2025.
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.
Mt. Wilson threatened by spread of Eaton fire
The Eaton fire, which officials said had slowed as of Thursday morning, Jan. 9, has spread to Mt. Wilson, the Los Angeles County Fire Department said. Flames had reached the base of Mt. Wilson late Thursday morning,
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 ...
"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 ...
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Eaton, Palisades fires continue burning as new threat to Brentwood, Mandeville Canyon emerges
Massive fires continue burning after igniting in the foothills of Pacific Palisades, and Altadena, forcing thousands to ...
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Jet Propulsion Lab and Mount Wilson Observatory closed amid Eaton fire
The key NASA center remains under a mandatory evacuation order, but officials say both it and Mount Wilson are protected for ...
Firefighters battle to protect NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Mt. Wilson
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Eaton Fire growth has "been significantly stopped" fire officials say, as it moves to Mt. Wilson
Five people have died as the Eaton Fire continues to burn through Pasadena and the areas near the Angeles National Forest.
Wildfires Continue to Rage Across Pacific Palisades, Topanga, Malibu, Eaton Canyon in Los Angeles: Photos
The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) battled fierce wildfires throughout the night, as the infernos continued to ravage ...
Fast-moving Eaton fire explodes in Pasadena, Altadena: ‘We’re not playing around. This is serious’
A fire broke out Tuesday night in the hills above Altadena near Eaton Canyon, prompting a response from firefighters. The ...