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The communications towers are near the popular Mt. Wilson Observatory. The transmitters escaped damage by flames. But generators began running out of fuel as early as Thursday, including those ...

The communications towers are near the popular Mt. Wilson Observatory. The transmitters escaped damage by flames. But generators began running out of fuel as early as Thursday, including those ...

Communication towers near Mt. Wilson Observatory in the San Gabriel Mountains. (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times) ...

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 ...

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.

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.” ...