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Altadena Fire Threatens JPL, 150 Employees Displaced

1/10/2025

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The Eaton Fire raged through Altadena, endangering the iconic Mount Wilson Observatory and NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Thanks to the heroic efforts of firefighters, both sites were safeguarded. Tragically, over 150 JPL employees lost their homes, as the blaze consumed around 14,000 acres and remains just 3% contained. The JPL will remain closed until at least January 17.

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The Eaton Fire raged through Altadena, endangering the iconic Mount Wilson Observatory and NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Thanks to the heroic efforts of firefighters, both sites were safeguarded. Tragically, over 150 JPL employees lost their homes, as the blaze consumed around 14,000 acres and remains just 3% contained. The JPL will remain closed until at least January 17.