https://www.mercurynews.com/2020/08/20/historic-lick-observatory-saved-from-encroaching-wildfire-for-now/

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Lick Observatory, the historic telescopes under the majestic white steel dome atop Mount Hamilton, narrowly escaped being consumed by wildfire Wednesday, as fire crews worked overnight to beat back flames in the foothills above east San Jose.