Santa Monica, Malibu Schools Reopen Amid Getty Fire

SANTA MONICA, CA — Schools in Santa Monica and Malibu reopened Tuesday amid the Getty Fire, which forced schools to close yesterday.

In the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District, preschool, before and after school care and Boys & Girls Clubs are also open Tuesday.

"We are not in the evacuation area of the Getty Fire, the roads are open, there is no threat of wind until late tonight and the air quality is within our protocols to open school," Superintendent Ben Drati said in an email to parents. "We understand that there is a light scent of smoke in some neighborhoods and that may linger for a while due to the Getty Fire, still not fully contained."

"Principals will be following our established air quality guidelines for determination of outdoor activities, and take extra precautions for students who are sensitive or medically fragile," he said.

Santa Monica College also reopened Tuesday, with classes and campus operations resuming as normal. However, outdoor athletic activities are canceled and other outdoor activities are restricted, school officials said.

"Our thoughts are with first responders and everyone affected, and we urge everyone to stay safe," school officials said.