A California Wildfire Nearly Destroyed the Historic Lick Observatory

The state's apocalyptic blazes have burned 2,000 square miles in 10 days. Here's how they almost claimed a 130-year-old astronomical icon.

A California Wildfire Nearly Destroyed the Historic Lick Observatory
The state's apocalyptic blazes have burned 2,000 square miles in 10 days. Here's how they almost claimed a 130-year-old astronomical icon.