October 23, 2007
At Least 6 Southern California Campuses Close Amid Smoke and Congestion From Fires
Dangerous wildfires and hazardous air quality from their smoke and ash caused a number of colleges and universities in the San Diego and Los Angeles areas to close on Monday, with at least a couple of institutions unsure of when they would reopen.
Fires fueled by high winds and dry conditions have scorched at least 100,000 acres across Southern California in recent days and forced 250,000 residents to flee their homes. The fires have killed at least one person, injured dozens more,
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