CA fires, Mt Wilson Observatory

[kibatme]

Looks like things are 'ok' for the time being. Latest post from observatory staff:

We are relieved to report that the flare-up of the Eaton Fire near the Observatory seems to be under control at the moment. There are fires below the towers and parking lot but fire crews are monitoring the situation, letting the fire consume the fuel. There are 14 or so trucks, 80 or so firefighters, from around the state. We are eternally grateful to the firefighters and our mountain staff for their dedication to keeping the mountain safe. We will continue to monitor the situation as things can change quickly.

[Ron Schmit]

Here's fire footage from GOES:

https://x.com/CIRA_CSU/status/1876879474039373892

You can see the Eaton fire pop up to the right at the 0:09 sec mark.

[Sureshks]

Smoke from the LA fires (from Astrospheric).

LA Fires Smoke.jpg

Suresh

[BradNasset]

When we were there two years ago, the charred trees from a previous fire were REALLY close to the grounds. I can almost picture the 14 trucks and 80 firefighters there! But I just can't picture 60-100mph winds along with it. Wow.