The Eaton fire, which has caused devastation around Pasadena and Altadena, California, this week is threatening important radio communication towers on the peak of Mt. Wilson.
CBS News L.A. affiliate KCAL televised live footage from a camera on Mt. Wilson that showed the blaze getting close to communication towers used by law enforcement, fire departments, television stations, and radio stations.
“So we know that the Eaton fire is approaching the Mt. Wilson peak, and it has been a major television and radio transmission spot for about the last 80 to 90 years,” a KCAL reporter stated, adding, “So it is really important for radio transmissions in Southern California because it is very high and it gives an exceptional viewpoint for the entire Southern California area.”
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