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LA Fire Now 22% Contained

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(Newser) – The Station fire raging near Los Angeles is 22% contained tonight, authorities tell the Times—though they caution that if the weather turns uncooperative again the blaze could worsen. Some evacuation orders were lifted. The Mount Wilson observatory and a nest of communication towers nearby were still threatened, however, and firefighters said the overnight hours could be crucial in saving them.

Firefighter Daniel McCarty, of Prescott, Ariz., sprays water in La Crescenta, Calif., today.
Firefighter Daniel McCarty, of Prescott, Ariz., sprays water in La Crescenta, Calif., today.   (AP Photo)
A backfire burns near homes in La Crescenta, Calif., today.
A backfire burns near homes in La Crescenta, Calif., today.   (AP Photo)
Firefighters watch a fire burn near homes in La Crescenta, Calif., today.
Firefighters watch a fire burn near homes in La Crescenta, Calif., today.   (AP Photo)
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cnguyen
Sep 1, 09 11:21 PM CDT
Nice. Up from 5% earlier today. Hopefully the weather gets friendly Reply
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