Sixteen school districts in Los Angeles County have been closed on Thursday due to the presence of five destructive wildfires burning across the county, as reported by the Office of Education. Among the affected districts is the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), which is not only the nation's second-largest school district but also the largest in California.
LAUSD released a statement on Thursday morning citing the dangerous and complex situations created by a combination of wind, fire, and smoke, which have led to unsafe conditions for the school communities. The district is currently evaluating whether classes will be conducted remotely on Friday, January 10, with a decision expected to be announced by 4 p.m. local time today.
