ABC’s KABC station in Los Angeles is experiencing technical difficulties with its over-the-air signal due to the Eaton Fire. Like many other L.A.-area radio and TV stations, KABC's transmitter is located on Mt. Wilson, north of downtown, and dangerously close to the approaching fire. The exact nature of the problem remains unclear, but the station acknowledged on its website that its over-the-air signal has been affected since January 10, 2025.
Viewers are urged to access programming via the station’s website or app. The station's feed is also available through local cable and satellite providers, which are unaffected by this incident. Disruptions to L.A.-area signals were anticipated as the fire neared Mt. Wilson, a site hosting numerous broadcast towers for local radio and TV stations, along with communication and other services.
The station, like others in the region, is providing extensive coverage of the wildfires, offering crucial safety and weather updates to the public. Whether the tower has suffered damage, or if the signal disruption is due to a power outage or other issue, remains undetermined. The restoration timeline is also uncertain, heavily dependent on the fire's progression.
KABC will prioritize restoring over-the-air broadcasting as soon as the area is deemed safe, or an alternative broadcast site can be established.