Los Angeles Schools Reopen as Wildfires Persist, Some Campuses Remain Closed

Most LAUSD schools resume classes following closures due to wildfires, while heavily affected areas continue to face disruptions.

Most Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) campuses will reopen Monday after a week-long closure caused by severe wildfires and power outages.
Eight LAUSD schools in areas with significant fire damage, including Palisades Charter Elementary and Marquez Elementary, remain closed, with students relocated to nearby campuses.
Pasadena Unified, La Cañada Unified, and Malibu schools will stay closed, with Pasadena Unified extending closures until at least January 17 due to the Eaton Canyon fire's impact.
Outdoor activities at reopened schools will be limited, and masks will be provided to combat poor air quality as officials continue to monitor conditions overnight.
The wildfires have caused at least 16 deaths, displaced over 100,000 people, and burned nearly 40,000 acres, with firefighters making progress on containment.