Pepperdine Monitoring the Hughes Fire Near Castaic Lake

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University officials are monitoring the Hughes Fire near Castaic Lake, which is located approximately 30 miles north of the Calabasas campus. The fire does not currently pose a threat to Pepperdine’s Calabasas or Malibu campuses. The fire has burned 3,400+ acres, is moving towards the southwest, and has caused a closure of the 5 Freeway nearby the area of the fire.  

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 and discuss the situation with their supervisors or professors for accommodations as needed.
  • The Watch Duty app has the latest information on the fire and the Genasys system notes which zones are under evacuation warnings and orders.
  • The latest information from Pepperdine’s EOC is also available on the University’s Emergency Information Page.

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