California schools destroyed by the Palisades fire
A Los Angeles Unified spokesperson confirmed to Fox News Digital that Palisades Charter High School, Palisades Charter Elementary School and Marquez Elementary School sustained significant damage from the Palisades fire. (Credit: Fox 11)
Widespread forest fires across Los Angeles County The city's schools were forced to close, with at least three buildings in the Pacific Palisades area sustaining “severe damage” due to 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 violent fire.
Palisades Charter High School, Palisades Charter Elementary SchoolMarquis Elementary School suffered extensive damage as a result of the Palisades fires, a school spokesman 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.
California wildfires are burning across Los Angeles County, forcing thousands to evacuate
Palisades Charter Elementary School burns amid the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles County. (Fox 11)
Footage from its Fox News channel, KTVIt showed Palisades Charter Elementary School damaged by the fire.
In total, at least 24 school districts have announced full or partial closures, according to the Los Angeles County Office of Education.
A firefighter opens the door of a burning auditorium inside Elliott Arts Magnet Middle School during the Eaton Fire in the Altadena area of Los Angeles County, Wednesday. (Josh Edelson/AFP via Getty Images)
Alhambra Unified Superintendent Dennis Jaramillo he wrote in a statement Wednesday District employees need more time to inspect schools to ensure their safety. The area is located in the western San Gabriel Valley region of Los Angeles County.
“Although our universities have performed relatively well so far, air quality is expected to remain poor due to excess wind-blown dust and smoke from fires,” Jaramillo wrote.
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“A significant number of our employees are currently under evacuation orders, which will occur,” the statement also said. Impact on school operations and employment levels.”
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And many others from the south ca School districts announced closures through Friday.
Burbank Unified School District, Glendale Unified School District, La Cañada Unified School District and Pasadena Unified School District will remain closed through Friday, the Los Angeles County School District announced.
LAUSD said it will continue to evaluate the situation and make a decision on Friday classes on Thursday.
Palisades Charter High School caught fire. (Fox 11)
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