Officials closed schools across Los Angeles County on Wednesday in response to wildfires burning in Southern California.
At least 18 of the county's 80 school districts issued statements announcing that schools would be closed for the day. Many urged parents to take precautions as the fires continued to rage and strong winds were also affecting the area.
“Due to ongoing instability due to high winds, power outages affecting multiple schools, and the nearby Eaton Fire, all AUSD schools will be closed,” Azusa Unified School District said in a typical announcement. He added that the safety of the community is the top priority. It's a top priority. ”
Here is a list of school districts that have announced closures:
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The Alhambra Unified School District announced it would close all schools Wednesday to “ensure the safety of our students, staff and families.”
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Arcadia Unified School District announced Wednesday it would close all schools and urged residents to “take precautions at home.”
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Azusa Unified School District announced it would close all schools.
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The Burbank Unified School District announced Wednesday it would close all schools. It is expected to reopen on Thursday, he said.
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The Duarte Unified School District announced Wednesday it would close all schools.
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The El Monte City School District announced that all schools will be closed Wednesday due to “high winds and unreliable power supplies,” but are scheduled to reopen Thursday.
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Glendale Unified School District announced Wednesday it would close all schools.
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The La Cañada Unified School District announced it would close all schools Wednesday but plan to reopen them Thursday.
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The Las Vergenes Unified School District said it will close schools Wednesday “out of an abundance of caution,” but plans to reopen them Thursday.
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Los Angeles Unified School District announced the closure of some schools.
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Monrovia Unified School District announced that schools will be closed Wednesday due to “high winds.”
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The Mountain View School District announced that schools will be closed due to “high winds impacting our area.”
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The Pasadena Unified School District announced Wednesday it would close schools.
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The San Marino School District announced all four schools will be closed Wednesday due to power outages.
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The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District announced Wednesday it would close schools.
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The South Pasadena Unified School District announced Wednesday it would close schools.
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The Temple City Unified School District announced it was closing schools due to high winds that caused “downed trees, power outages, downed power lines, and damage to several campuses.”
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The Vallerindo School District announced Wednesday it would close schools.
