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Pepperdine has received information from Ventura County Fire concerning wildfires in the Newbury Park area. News outlets are reporting the 101 freeway is closed in both directions from Ventu Park through Santa Rosa. The fire is not currently affecting any University campus. Please be advised of the following: - Community members whose homes are affected by the fire or road closures should follow the directions of their local governmental agencies. - Road condition information is available on the University’s Road Condition hotline at 310.506.ROAD (7623). - The latest information from Pepperdine’s EOC is also available on the University’s Emergency Information Page (emergency.pepperdine.edu) or Emergency Recorded Message line (888.286.5659).
The National Weather Service has upgraded the current weather event to a Red Flag warning for Los Angeles County, including Malibu beginning Thursday, November 8, 2018 at 8:00 AM through Friday, November 9, 2018 at 8:00 PM. Coastal areas are expecting gusts around 35 MPH, with 50-70 MPH gusts predicted in the mountains. An extended period of dry conditions will also begin tomorrow, November 8, 2018 through Tuesday, November 13, 2018. This will bring the potential for additional red flag conditions next week. Red Flag warnings issued by the National Weather Service identify time periods when conditions are ideal for wildfires. During Red Flag warnings it is especially important to: - Report any signs of smoke immediately to emergency responders. If on the Malibu campus call Public Safety at 310.506.4441. At all other locations report smoke by calling 911. - Use caution when disposing of cigarettes and ensure that they are completely extinguished. - Minimize any use of open flame in outdoor settings. Pepperdine Public Safety is monitoring the situation and is prepared to respond to potential wildfires.
Pepperdine is continuing to monitor ongoing fire activity and is in close contact with fire officials. The University’s shelter-in-place protocols are currently active and are plans that Los Angeles County Fire has approved as the safest course of action. All community members on campus should remain in their designated relocation site at Tyler Campus Center or Firestone Fieldhouse where both food and medical services are available. University officials will continue to provide updates during this wildfire event.
A number of fires are currently burning in Ventura County. The University continues to monitor all conditions in the area, and in particular the Hill and Woolsey fires. The 101 freeway remains closed in both directions between the Wendy and Santa Rosa exits due to the Hill Fire. However, with its current location, wind direction, and the terrain in front of the fire’s leading edge, the Woolsey Fire presents a potential threat to the Malibu campus, Calabasas, Agoura Hills, and Westlake Village. The Los Angeles County Fire Department has issued a mandatory evacuation order for areas north of the 101 freeway, between Valley Circle Blvd and Lindero Canyon Road. If you are located in this area, please follow the mandatory evacuation notice, and head toward Los Angeles. If you do not have other alternatives, you could go to the Malibu campus. The Malibu campus is not affected by this evacuation order. If the Malibu campus does become affected by the fires, Pepperdine has worked with the Los Angeles County Fire Department, and we shelter in place. Please be advised of the following: - Community members whose homes are affected by the fire or road closures should follow the directions of their local governmental agencies. - Road condition information is available on the University’s Road Condition hotline at 310.506.ROAD (7623). - The latest information from Pepperdine’s EOC is also available on the University’s Emergency Information Page or Emergency Recorded Message line (888.286.5659).
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A number of fires continue to burn in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties. These are strong, wind-driven fires. All manner of firefighting efforts are being employed, including air operations. The University is monitoring all conditions in the area, and in particular the Hill and Woolsey fires. The Malibu campus is not currently affected by these evacuation orders. The Calabasas campus was vacated earlier and is now under mandatory evacuation. This is a very fluid situation and is developing rapidly with changing fire conditions. Mandatory evacuation orders are currently in place for large and growing portions of Calabasas, Agoura Hills, Westlake Village, Oak Park, and other areas. The 101 freeway remains closed in both directions between the 23 freeway and the Santa Rosa exit. Please be advised of the following: - Community members whose homes are affected by the fire or road closures should follow the directions of their local governmental agencies. - Road condition information is available on the University’s Road Condition hotline at 310.506.ROAD (7623). - The latest information from Pepperdine’s EOC is also available on the University’s Emergency Information Page or Emergency Recorded Message line (888.286.5659).
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The Woolsey and Hill fires continue, and flames have jumped to the south side of the 101 in some locations. Smoke from the fires can be seen on campus. The Malibu campus is currently experiencing a campus-wide power outage which is also affecting Calabasas, Malibu, and other surrounding areas. The University is monitoring the situation very closely and is in touch with fire and other officials. We may need to relocate the community to our shelter-in-place locations (which are the Tyler Campus Center and the Firestone Fieldhouse). In the event we begin these protocols, Housing and Residence Life representatives will be main points of contact for information and instructions. We will also be sending notifications via Everbridge, our mass communication system which will attempt to connect with you via email, text message, or by phone. You may not always receive these messages or get them in a timely manner if the power is out. This is why messaging through Housing and Residence Life representatives will be so important.
The Woolsey Fire continues to burn in and around the Malibu area, though Pepperdine’s Malibu campus has not, as yet, been directly impacted. Malibu campus resident students, faculty, and staff continue to shelter-in-place. Currently, the fire has shifted in a south-westerly direction toward the coast. The University is monitoring the situation with fire and governmental officials and will provide updates as additional information becomes available.
There are flames on the Malibu campus hillsides. Pepperdine’s shelter-in-place protocols remain in place. Multiple L.A. County fire department strike teams and fire department air operations are engaging the fire from campus.
Los Angeles County Fire strike teams and air operations are working to contain the flames on and around the Malibu campus. No permanent structures have been lost. The shelter-in-place protocol remains in effect and all individuals on campus remain safe and are resting in relocation sites.
Pepperdine has no flames on the Malibu campus. However, the National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning through Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at 5:00 PM. Santa Ana winds are expected to peak in the Malibu area on Sunday morning with gusts predicted up to 45 MPH. Pepperdine’s Emergency Operations Committee remains activated to: - oversee support for the students and community members on campus; - closely monitor the wildfires and the weather; and - begin preparations for the eventual resumption of normal operations. The 101 freeway and roadways leading to Malibu remain closed to everyone, and only first responders are allowed passage on these routes. Consider following local media and city websites for the latest updates on road closures in your area. Pepperdine will provide additional updates as new information becomes available.
Pepperdine’s EOC remains active and monitoring the Woolsey fire which has burned 91,500 acres, is 20% contained, and has destroyed 360+ structures. A Red Flag Warning remains in effect through Tuesday, November 13 at 5:00 PM. Sustained winds of 20-30 MPH and gusts up to 55 MPH are predicted. University officials continue to closely monitor the activity. The Malibu campus remains free of any significant new flames, although spot fires may still occur. LA County Fire continues to use Alumni Park for air operations support, drawing water from our campus lakes to fight fire activity in Malibu Canyon. The air in Malibu is impacted by residual smoke, and health officials recommend anyone outside wears a mask. Road closures remain in place throughout the region preventing individuals from entering the area. However, PCH south is currently open to exit the Malibu area. L.A. County issued a boil water notice Sunday night for the Los Angeles County Waterworks District No. 29’s Point Dume and Encinal Canyon areas and the Las Virgenes Municipal Water District’s customers south of Westlake Village, east of the Ventura County line, north of the City of Malibu and west of Corral Canyon. This order does not apply to the University’s Malibu campus. In response to questions already coming in regarding the Malibu and Calabasas campus closures, the University has developed a Woolsey Fire community updates website to host frequently asked questions. Several questions and answers are available for faculty and staff and additional responses for students will be added on an ongoing basis.
The Pepperdine Emergency Operations Committee remains active today and is monitoring the ongoing impact of the Woolsey Fire. The Malibu campus continues to be free from any new flames. Classes are canceled and campuses closed today for both Malibu and Calabasas. These campuses will remain closed throughout the Thanksgiving holiday period, and students will receive information from professors via email about remote administration of courses no later than 5 PM today. All staff should check with their supervisors regarding work expectations for tomorrow and the coming days. In response to questions regarding the Malibu and Calabasas campus closures, the University has developed a Woolsey Fire community updates website to host frequently asked questions. Additional responses will be added as new information becomes available. The Woolsey Fire is now 35 percent contained and has burned more than 96,000 acres and destroyed more than 426 structures. A smoke advisory is currently in effect for residents in the Los Angeles area. The air in Malibu continues to be impacted by residual smoke, and health officials have recommended that anyone outside wear a mask. The University will provide recommended masks to any University community members at the Malibu or Calabasas campuses. The City of Malibu, areas of unincorporated Los Angeles County, and other areas where many of our students and employees live remain under a mandatory evacuation order. All roads into Malibu including Pacific Coast Highway and all canyon roads remain closed, and no persons are permitted to re-enter Malibu until further notice. The 101 freeway is open, but off ramps are stilled closed between Valley Circle and Liberty Canyon. The National Weather Service has extended the Red Flag Warning through Wednesday, November 14, at 5 PM for gusty northeast winds and very low relative humidity throughout the mountains and coastal areas of Ventura and Los Angeles counties. We will continue to keep the community updated as new information becomes available.
The Pepperdine Emergency Operations Committee remains active today and is monitoring the continued impact of the Woolsey Fire. The Malibu and Calabasas campuses are closed and will remain closed throughout the Thanksgiving holiday period. Students have now received information via email from their professors about remote administration of courses and should reach out to professors with any questions. Staff should communicate with their supervisors regarding work expectations for today and the rest of this week. The Woolsey Fire Incident Command Post announced that some City of Malibu, unincorporated Malibu area neighborhoods, and other neighborhoods in the Conejo Valley region are now open to residents only, but access to some areas within these neighborhoods requires a valid I.D. showing a local address. Visit the Los Angeles County Woolsey Fire website for more information. At this time, Malibu area businesses and their employees, including Pepperdine, will not be allowed access. All roads into Malibu including Pacific Coast Highway and all canyon roads remain closed. The 101 freeway is open in both directions and access ramps are open. The Woolsey Fire is now 47 percent contained and has burned more than 97,000 acres and destroyed more than 483 structures. The Red Flag Warning issued by the National Weather Service is scheduled to end today at 5 PM. Air quality in the region can be affected by the Woolsey fire. The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) monitors outdoor air quality in Southern California and recommends wearing a mask or limiting outdoor activities when individuals can smell a wildfire. Their website map shows the current conditions. At present, SCAQMD shows air quality for Malibu and Calabasas as “good,” though conditions could change. Pepperdine will offer appropriately rated masks to any community members at the Malibu and Calabasas campuses for use as necessary. The Pepperdine community is reminded to stay vigilant on current fire conditions and to continue to adhere to new or existing road closures and evacuation warnings.
The Pepperdine Emergency Operations Committee remains active today and is monitoring the continued impact of the Woolsey Fire. The Malibu and Calabasas campuses are closed and will remain closed throughout the Thanksgiving holiday period. Students have now received information via email from their professors about remote administration of courses and should reach out to professors with any questions. Staff should communicate with their supervisors regarding work expectations for today and the rest of this week. Frequently asked questions (FAQs) for students and faculty/staff are available at the Woolsey Fire Community Updates website and continue to be expanded with additional information. The Woolsey Fire Incident Command Post continues repopulation efforts where it is safe to do so. Currently, parts of the City of Malibu, unincorporated Malibu area neighborhoods, and other neighborhoods in the Conejo Valley region are now open to residents only, but access to some areas within these neighborhoods requires a valid I.D. showing a local address. Visit the Los Angeles County Woolsey Fire website for more information. As residents in the eastern part of Malibu are being allowed back into the city via Pacific Coast Highway, roadblocks have been moved to Webb Way and will move east to Corral Canyon Road at 2 PM today. Access to areas of Malibu west of the roadblocks remains restricted, and the Malibu campus will still be closed and inaccessible to anyone other than emergency support personnel. The Woolsey Fire is now 57 percent contained and has burned more than 98,000 acres and destroyed more than 504 structures. The Red Flag Warning issued by the National Weather Service ended yesterday at 5 PM, but wind gusts from 15-20 MPH and very low humidity are expected throughout the day today. The Pepperdine community is reminded to stay vigilant on current fire conditions and to continue to adhere to new or existing road closures and evacuation warnings.
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Pepperdine has received information from Ventura County Fire concerning wildfires in the Newbury Park area. News outlets are reporting the 101 freeway is closed in both directions from Ventu Park through Santa Rosa. The fire is not currently affecting any University campus. Please be advised of the following: - Community members whose homes are affected by the fire or road closures should follow the directions of their local governmental agencies. - Road condition information is available on the University’s Road Condition hotline at 310.506.ROAD (7623). - The latest information from Pepperdine’s EOC is also available on the University’s Emergency Information Page (emergency.pepperdine.edu) or Emergency Recorded Message line (888.286.5659).
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Campus Alert Archive. "Pepperdine University: Woolsey-era wildfire monitoring across multi-day campus updates." Incident of November 8, 2018. Added July 2026; last updated August 2026. https://campusalertarchive.com/case/pepperdine-university-pepperdine-monitoring-ventura-county-wildfires-2018-11-08/