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Some of these are colleges and universities Los Angeles The district closed its campus Wednesday as multiple wildfires raged through the region, engulfing homes and businesses.
The California Institute of Technology (Caltech) has closed its campus in Pasadena to all but non-essential activities and canceled classes for immediate reasons. Eton Fire. School officials said the only people allowed on the premises are essential personnel, emergency responders and residents.
Southern California wildfires shown on a map. (Fox News)
A spokesperson of Caltech informed this information Fox business Student residents who are safe, have access to food and water, masks, emergency supplies, and are asked to stay off the streets and off the streets.
They added that air quality and the potential for flying debris are a top concern, so school officials advise anyone on campus to wear a good quality mask and take necessary precautions. Power remains on campus and the school is fully assessing the campus for any damage.
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The Palisades Fire forced Pepperdine University to close both its Calabasas and Malibu campuses. As of 5:15 a.m. PT, the university reported that the fire had covered 2,900 acres and was still 3.5 miles east of the Malibu campus.
A firefighting plane drops off the Palisades Fire in Pacific Palisades on Jan. 7. The Palisade Fire is expected to continue for two more days as Santa Ana winds gust. (Brian van der Brugge/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images/Getty Images)
Pepperdine canceled its law school exams for the day, moved campus classes to remote locations and asked employees to work remotely if possible.
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other schools The area remained active Wednesday afternoon, but precautions are being taken in case the fire becomes more of a threat.
The University of Southern California (USC) said on its website that it was monitoring the situation and advised employees affected by the fire to reach out to their supervisors “for assistance and possible remote work options.”
Homes burn as strong winds drive the Eaton Fire on January 7, 2025 in Pasadena, California. (David McNew/Getty Images/Getty Images)
An operator of the USC hotel told Fox Business that the facility is working directly with emergency housing at the university's official hotel and was fully booked with students and staff on Wednesday.
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The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) remained in full operation and held unusually private classes on Wednesday, saying none of the fires posed an immediate threat to the campus and air quality was normal.
However, UCLA also said on its website that the school is monitoring the situation and has operational teams on standby.