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Mount Wilson Fire Threat Wanes

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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 3, 2009 – A massive effort by thousands of firefighters on the ground and by retardant-carrying aircraft appears to have greatly lessened the threat that a massive wildfire poses to the Mount Wilson Observatory – home to two historic telescopes – officials said Wednesday. The wildfire, known as the Station Fire, is now more than 38 percent contained after having consumed more than 144,000 acres over the last seven days, the US Forest Service said. “Mount Wilson is still a concern, but fire personnel are feeling more comfortable that the observatory will not be...Read full article

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    Published: September 2009
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