All Santa Monica and Malibu Schools Closed 10/28 Due to #gettyfire

As a Mandatory evacuation expanded all the way to Temescal Canyon road, affecting the Pacific Palisades and Brentwood, some schools closed but others were open. UCLA finally decided to cancel classes due to the #gettyfire. So SMC, Mt. St. Mary's School, and Santa Monica College closed. All Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District Schools were closed.

SMMUSD Spokeswoman Gail Pinsker sent an "Email on behalf of Superintendent Dr. Ben Drati, entitled "SMMUSD emergency alert: All schools closed today, 10/28"

All Santa Monica and Malibu schools closed today on October 28th.

District office and all child care locations closed. More information to follow, Please be safe, Dr. Ben Drati, Superintendent, SMMUSD

Santa Monica College Closed Due to Getty Fire Air Quality Conditions

Santa Monica College (SMC) will be closed today, Monday, October 28, because of the dynamic conditions of the Getty Fire, worsening air quality, and projected shift in wind conditions. SMC will continue to monitor conditions and provide updates to college employees, students, and stakeholders as we learn more via college email, the official Twitter account @SMC_edu, and the college website: smc.edu.

The Los Angeles Unified School District announced the closure of 18 schools affected by the fire.

Brentwood Elementary

Brockton Elementary

Canyon Elementary

Community Magnet

Emerson Middle School

Fairburn Elementary

Kentner Elementary

Marquez Elementary

Nora Sterry Elementary

Palisades Elementary

Palisades Charter High School

Revere Middle School

Roscomare Elementary

Topanga Elementary

University High School Charter

Warner Elementary

Westwood Elementary