wildfires
Pepperdine Shelter-In-Place Policy Raises Questions
The Woolsey Fire burned 96,949 acres, destroyed approximately 1500 structures, and became one of the most destructive and costliest fires in Southern California. However, as many communities were evacuated, students at Pepperdine University sheltered-in-place on campus, an action that drew a lot of criticism to the university's fire response. The entire city of Malibu was … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Shelter-In-Place Policy Raises Questions
Hour by Hour: Pepperdine Experiences 48 Hours of Horror
Photo Courtesy of Buddy Kennedy From the late hours of Nov. 7 to the early morning of Nov. 10, the Pepperdine community experienced the back-to-back traumas of the Borderline Shooting and the Woolsey fire. Each hour brought more news and updates that students ravenously searched for, as they were confused and without viable information at times. This is an hour-by-hour … [Read more...] about Hour by Hour: Pepperdine Experiences 48 Hours of Horror
University Cancels Classes Due to Wildfires
Pepperdine University cancelled classes for today, Nov. 9, due to the Hill and Woosley Fires in the Calabasas and Agoura Hills areas. An email statement released at 4:39 a.m. stated: Classes are canceled and offices are closed on the Malibu and Calabasas campuses for today, November 9, 2018. All other campuses remain open at this time. Faculty and staff working on the Malibu … [Read more...] about University Cancels Classes Due to Wildfires
Malibu Fire Caused By Downed Power Line
Photos by Kelly Rodriguez As multiple wildfires burn across Southern California, firefighters knocked out a blaze this morning in Malibu. A fire broke out at 5331 Horizon Drive between Kanan Dume Road and Trancas Canyon Road in northern Malibu this morning around 8 a.m. The fire was caused by a downed power line that sparked a nearby tree and quickly spread due to wind … [Read more...] about Malibu Fire Caused By Downed Power Line