Los Angeles wildfires force closure of Universal Studios Hollywood, other major amusement park

shutting its doors Wednesday “due to extreme winds and fire conditions.” Both the park and CityWalk are expected to re-open on Thursday, Jan. 9, it read.

The and the near Pasadena continued to rage on Wednesday due to extreme winds. Tens of thousands in densely and there is little containment. Universal was not the only amusement park in the region to close.

also announced closure due to high winds. Other major parks, , remain open. Related Articles.