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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 ...

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 ...