US | California wildfires LA Fire Now 22% Contained By Will McCahill Posted Sep 1, 2009 10:22 PM CDT Copied Firefighter Daniel McCarty, of Prescott, Ariz., sprays water in La Crescenta, Calif., today. (AP Photo) The Station fire raging near Los Angeles is 22% contained tonight, authorities tell the Times—though they caution that if the weather turns uncooperative again the blaze could worsen. Some evacuation orders were lifted. The Mount Wilson observatory and a nest of communication towers nearby were still threatened, however, and firefighters said the overnight hours could be crucial in saving them. Read These Next Beneath the upcoming White House ballroom: a new, pricey bunker. Why Duke is suing its own star quarterback. Jamie Dimon proposes a 2-state test. Deicing mishap left Delta passenger with wet pants. Report an error