California high school goes up in flames from Palisades fire

UPDATE: Days after this initial report, senior reporter Tarek Fattal went to Palisades Charter to see what condition the campus was in. Though there was carnage, there was a lot more to be optimistic about.
The Pacific Palisades fire has claimed nearly 3,000 acres of wildlife, a bevy of homes, and now a high school as of Tuesday night.
The Pacific Palisades brush fire has engulfed Palisades Charter High School in flames, according to multiple reports.
FOX Los Angeles reporter Matthew Seedorff posted a video on X/Twitter showing parts of the campus up in flames as he writes: "Flames have erupted at Palisades Charter High School."
Flames have erupted at Palisades Charter High School. #PalisadeFire pic.twitter.com/jNrXUjY24L
— Matthew Seedorff (@MattSeedorff) January 8, 2025
Seedorff's cameraman, Sam Dubin, went to Palisades High.
Dubin says on video: "This is heartbreaking. This is my alma mater. The baseball field is totally gone, some of the buildings are gone."
In the video, Seedorff points out the football field's scoreboard is on fire.
BREAKING: Fire reaches Palisades Charter School @FOXLA @Elex_Michaelson @MarlaTellez @KFIAM640 pic.twitter.com/D0PW1OJly5
— Tim Conway Jr Show (@ConwayShow) January 8, 2025
Reports are claiming the fire is moving at a scary rate, some 300 yards a minute.
Palisades High is still on winter break and isn't scheduled to return to school until Monday, January 13. But it remains to be seen what the future holds for students.
The high school boys basketball game against Venice High scheduled for Wednesday has been canceled.
Palisades athletics is governed by the CIF Los Angeles City Section, which issued a statement Tuesday night.
"We are devastated for the Palisades Charter High School community, families, students & loved ones. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. We wish everyone in the Palisades to stay safe. We are with you during this difficult time."
THE AFTERMATH
My report for KCAL’s @SportsCentralLA
— Tarek Fattal (@Tarek_Fattal) January 12, 2025
Went to the campus of Palisades Charter on Friday in Pacific Palisades to see what the status of the school was. There was some carnage, but there was much more to be optimistic about. #PalisadesFire pic.twitter.com/ePHZUpwHOx
This video was sent to me.
— Tarek Fattal (@Tarek_Fattal) January 8, 2025
Someone on a bicycle rolling through the campus of Palisades Charter High School Wednesday. The video shows some buildings intact while others are burnt to the ground from the Palisades fire Tuesday evening.
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