Update #1 – EOC Monitoring Multiple Wildfires

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Currently, no fires are threatening Pepperdine campuses, and the University’s Emergency Operations Committee is closely monitoring all conditions. Smoke and flames are visible from the Malibu campus because of the Broad Fire along PCH. All lanes of PCH are closed in both directions from Corral Canyon to Webb Way. Please avoid this area to allow resources to focus on fire suppression. 

Normal operations and classes continue on all Pepperdine campuses. Due to the road closures on PCH, some community members may have challenges reaching campus and should reach out to their professors/supervisors as appropriate. 

Traffic lights are out at Malibu Canyon and Seaver Drive, and at Malibu Canyon and Piuma Road. Remember to drive safely, watch for blown debris, and approach non-functional traffic lights as all way stop signs. 

The EOC continues to monitor multiple wildfires with current updates in the Southern California area on several of the fires below.

  • The Broad Fire is still not considered to pose a threat to campus. Winds are blowing from the northeast towards the southwest, pushing the fire away from campus. The fire has burned 40 acres, crossed Old Malibu Road, and is threatening structures, with multiple structures on fire. LA County Fire is utilizing Alumni Park for air operations.
  • The Mountain Fire, burning between the 126 and 118 freeways, between Santa Paula and Moorpark, is moving towards the southwest, and is currently at 250 acres with the potential to grow to 2,000 acres. Structures are being threatened near Bradley Road and Coyote Canyon.
    • Fire officials have issued evacuation orders to the southwest of the fire which include parts of Camarillo. Additionally, they have requested a closure of the 118 freeway in both directions. 

Please be advised of the following:

  • Community members whose off campus homes are affected by the fire, road closures, or evacuation orders should follow the directions of their local governmental agencies. 
  • The City of Malibu has asked residents in the immediate area of the Board fire to remain in their homes. Note this instruction does not apply to Pepperdine. If a fire impacts the Malibu Campus the EOC will issue instructions and may initiate its shelter in place protocols.  
  • 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.

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