Evacuating the Observatory

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Griffith Observatory around 3:30 pm began an unofficial evacuation as the fanning flames became visible on the hill crest. Observatory operators initiated an evacuation after they became concerned that firefighters would end the shuttle services that allows visitors to go up to the observatory. With smoke in the air and bellow of yellow and orange flames on the horizon, visitors packed on shuttle buses and made their way down the hill. Water dropping county fire helicopters darted over head as visitors made their way to the shuttle buses.

-Efrain Hernandez Jr.