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    Line Fire destroys historic lookout tower in SoCal. Can they rebuild?

    The Line Fire has scorched The Keller Peak Fire Lookout Tower, which has been around for nearly 100 years, making it the oldest observatory in the Angeles National Forest.

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    Person smiling broadly wearing glasses and plaid shirt against ivy-covered wall background.By Steve Chiotakis • Sep 11, 2024 • 7m Listen

    The Line Fire has scorched The Keller Peak Fire Lookout Tower, which has been around for nearly 100 years, making it the oldest observatory in the Angeles National Forest.

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      Steve Chiotakis

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      Shaquille Woods

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      Patrick Wallace

      Fire lookout volunteer, Southern California’s Mountain Foundation

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