NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) and the historic Mount Wilson Observatory in California appear to be unscathed by the Eaton fire burning through Pasadena and Altadena — for now.

Later, an observatory official said it appeared to be under control. By Alexandra E. Petri The Eaton fire, raging uncontained to the northeast of Los Angeles, raced up Mount Wilson on Thursday ...

But the Mount Wilson Observatory and the telescope were not damaged, thanks to firefighters' efforts, said L.A. County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone. "No buildings or infrastructure have been damaged ...

Officials with Mount Wilson Observatory reported last night that the Eaton Fire, which reached the top of Mount Wilson, the broadcast hub for Los Angeles, on Thursday now “seems to be under control.” ...

The Observatory, which was founded by George Ellery Hale in 1904, became the world's foremost astronomical research facility with what was the largest telescope in the world. "It's very satisfying ...

a peak high above the San Gabriel Valley that is home to vital communication towers for the Los Angeles vicinity and the historic Mount Wilson Observatory. What happened next is a fire protection ...