Los Angeles Palisades fire forces closure of schools in Malibu and Santa Monica on January 8

Due to the ongoing palisades fire, all schools in Malibu and Santa Monica were closed on January 8, 2025. The fire, which has already burned over 2,900 acres, prompted evacuations and concerns about air quality and road closures. The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District is monitoring the situation and will reassess the conditions to determine if further closures are necessary. Updates are being shared via official channels and local media sources.