Wildfire Updates

Wildfire Updates

Wildfire Update #4: Oct. 14, 2019, at 4:30 p.m. 

With the Saddleridge Fire now at 43% containment, CalArts is expected to resume regular operations on Tuesday, Oct. 15, including all events, activities and performances. 

Campus Safety will continue to monitor the situation, including air quality, and will update the CalArts community via email, text and social media should any significant changes occur.

Wildfire Update #3: Oct. 11, 2019, at 5 p.m. 

CalArts is expected to resume regular operations on Saturday, Oct. 12, including all events, activities and performances associated with CalArts Weekend 2019.

Campus Safety will continue to monitor the situation overnight; we will update you via email, text and social media should any significant changes occur.

Update #2: Oct. 11, 2019, at 12:55 p.m.

There are several wildfires burning in Southern California currently: The Saddleridge Fire, which is currently burning in the Northern San Fernando Valley, has closed several freeways including the 5 freeway, which leads in and out of the Santa Clarita Valley. 

Though CalArts has cancelled classes and today's (Friday, Oct. 11) CalArts Weekend events, the campus is not in any imminent danger from the fire and remains open to residents and CalArts Weekend attendees, as needed. Campus Safety is monitoring the situation, and we will update the community as the information becomes available.

For those on campus, Steve’s Cafe will remain open for foodservice until 6:30 p.m. Tatum Lounge will be open until 8 p.m. for coffee service, snacks and light fare.

Because of the ever-changing situation, we will make a decision later today on the Saturday portion of CalArts Weekend. But as of now, all activities are still scheduled.  

Campus Safety and Facilties are in contact with the city of Santa Clarita and the Sheriff's Department and will keep the CalArts community apprised if the situation changes. In the meantime, here are a few online resources and social media accounts to follow breaking wildfire news:

Should you have any questions, please call Campus Security at 661-222-2702.

Update #1: Oct. 11, 2019 at 8 a.m.

There are several wildfires burning in Southern California currently: The Saddle Ridge fire, which is currently burning in the Northern San Fernando Valley, has closed several freeways including the 5 freeway.

All classes and CalArts Weekend events are cancelled for Friday. The campus remains open to local residents.

We are currently monitoring all fires. If your home is in an area affected by the fires and you need to leave CalArts or stay home to monitor the fire, please notify your school, office or supervisor of your situation.

Campus Safety and Facilities are keeping a close watch on any official messages from the city of Santa Clarita or the Sheriff's Department and will keep the CalArts community apprised throughout the day. 

In the meantime, here are a few online resources and social media accounts to follow breaking wildfire news:CalArts on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CalArts

Should you have any questions, please call Campus Security at 661-222-2702.