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 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,
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, ...
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 ...
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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.
Eaton fire grows to over 14,000 acres, but most Pasadena residents can return home
Decreased winds have helped slow progression of the fire, as officials prepare for the return of strong winds early next week ...
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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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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.