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Kitt Peak telescopes remain standing after Arizona wildfire claims at least 4 buildings on site

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As of Saturday , Kitt Peak personnel were"cautiously optimistic that the worst may have passed," although NOIRLab officials noted that fire officials deemed the mountain at risk for about a week longer.

"Astronomical facilities and instrumentation appear intact, but assessments of damage to equipment will only begin once conditions allow for safe entry into the area," officials wrote in an update Sunday . "The [firefighting] team today reported that the fire is mostly holding at Kitt Peak but that there are still significant resources committed to protecting the site," NOIRLab officials wrote on Monday."We are deeply grateful for their tireless efforts."

 

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