California schools destroyed by Palisades Fire
A spokesperson for Los Angeles Unified confirmed to Fox News Digital that Palisades Charter High School, Palisades Charter Elementary School and Marquez Elementary School suffered significant damage from the Palisades fire. (Credit: FOX 11)
Widespread forest fires everywhere Los Angeles County have forced city schools to close, with at least three buildings in Pacific Palisades suffering “significant damage” from the raging fires.
A spokesperson for Los Angeles’ largest school district, Los Angeles Unified Schools (LAUSD), confirmed to Fox News Digital that at least three schools were damaged by the fierce flames.
“Palisades Charter High School, Palisades Charter Elementary Schooland Marquez Elementary School suffered significant damage as a result of the Palisades fires,” a spokesperson said.
The school district said it is working closely with authorities and emergency responders to assess the situation and determine next steps to minimize disruption to student learning.
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Palisades Charter Elementary School burns amid the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles County. (FOX11)
Footage from Fox News affiliate, KTVshowed that Palisades Charter Elementary School was on fire.
At least 24 school districts in total have announced full or partial closures, according to the LA County Office of Education.
A firefighter opens the door to a burning auditorium at Eliot Arts Magnet Middle School during the Eaton fire in the Altadena area of Los Angeles County on Wednesday. (Josh Edelson/AFP via Getty Images)
Alhambra United Superintendent Denise Jaramillo wrote in a statement on Wednesday that district staff need more time to inspect schools for safety. The neighborhood is located in the western San Gabriel Valley region of Los Angeles County.
“Although our campuses have performed relatively well to date, air quality is expected to remain poor due to excessive dust from the wind and smoke from the fires,” Jaramillio wrote.
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The statement also said: “A significant number of our staff are currently under evacuation orders, which they will be influence school activities and staffing.”
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Many other southern ones California school districts have announced closures through Friday.
Burbank Unified School District, Glendale Unified School District, La Canada Unified and Pasadena Unified School District will remain closed through Friday, the LA County School District announced.
The LAUSD said it will continue to assess the situation and will make a decision on Friday classes on Thursday.
Palisades Charter High School goes up in flames. (FOX11)
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Sources
- Student Academic Support: LAUSD’s Continuity of the curriculum.
- Mental Health: Student and Family Wellness Resource Line, 213-241-3840, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
