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Mount Wilson Observatory wildfire still not out, but contained

NOV 13, 2009

DOI: 10.1063/PT.5.023839

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latimes.com : The soil around Mount Wilson Observatory still smolders, burning what root systems remain after the devastating wildfire was declared contained weeks ago. Fire crews are monitoring the area. Related News Pick Fire news from Mt. Wilson Observatory
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