PSA: SoCal wildfires spread dangerously close to communications towers
As of this morning, August 31, 2009, the incredibly dangerous wildfires burning in Los Angeles county have basically doubled in size, claiming 21 homes and 2 firefighters’ lives.
Currently, firefighters are doing all they can to quell the raging fires, which are also threatening cell phone and TV / radio broadcast towers, as well as a historic observatory, situated on Mt. Wilson. In order to try and save these vital communications towers and famed observatory, five engine crews were placed in the fire’s path last night. For more, please tune into your local news station for updates.
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