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
Authorities could not say what or how many structures are threatened by the spread, such as communication towers and the Mount Wilson observatory.
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 on Thursday. A live KTLA camera showed flames racing up the mountainside. Fire crews launched an aggressive aerial attack and managed to spare the equipment,
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 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.
Eaton Fire flares up at peak of Mount Wilson
In an update Thursday morning, Los Angeles County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone said that in addition to the fatalities, 1,000 structures were damaged, and several injuries have been reported. Four firefighters are injured,
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.
Eaton Fire Approaches Mount Wilson, Critical Telecom Infrastructure Threatened | Videos
The Eaton Fire is advancing toward Mount Wilson in Pasadena, endangering vital TV and radio infrastructure. Videos on social media show smoke and flames nearing broadcast stations, raising alarm. The rapidly spreading fire threatens critical communications as firefighters work to contain its progress and protect the area’s essential facilities.
Firefighters Protect Historic Mt. Wilson Observatory From Eaton Fire
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Eaton Fire latest: 8 deaths reported within canyon area
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Disney’s KABC and PBS SoCal stations’ signals from Mt. Wilson restored amid Eaton fire
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As LA burns, I looked for hope. From Sierra Madre to Pasadena, here's where I found it. | Opinion
As I write this, the wind in Pasadena has not kicked back up – the calmness of the air is both hopeful and unsettling.