LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Firefighters in Southern California are dealing with tragedy as they try to hold back a massive wildfire from consuming thousands of homes and a key communications center in Los Angeles County.
Two firefighters were killed when their vehicle was overrun by fast-moving flames and rolled down a mountainside.
California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger issued a statement in which he said, "Our hearts are heavy."
Meanwhile, the 71-square-mile fire is threatening about 12,000 homes as well as crucial communications and astronomy centers atop Mount Wilson.
Mount Wilson is where the transmitters of more than 20 television stations, many radio stations and cell phone providers are located.
Television stations say if the antennas burn, broadcast signals would be affected but satellite and cable transmissions would not be.
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