As multiple wildfires rage in and around the Los Angeles metro area, many colleges are canceling events or classes, with increasing concern for community safety.
UCLA Chancellor Julio Frenk expressed concerns regarding air quality degradation due to changing wind patterns while assuring that the campus is currently safe from fire danger.
As the Palisades fire devastated over 15,000 acres and destroyed numerous structures, Pepperdine University temporarily closed its Malibu campus to facilitate emergency response efforts.
Colleges in the region are not only shutting down but also assisting the community by providing meals and housing evacuees during this crisis.
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