Universal Studios Hollywood will close its gates for a second day in a row due to gusting winds that have fueled a series of deadly and destructive wildfires across Southern California. Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal CityWalk will be closed Thursday, Jan. 9 due to extreme winds and fire conditions. Sign up for our Park Life newsletter and find out what’s new and interesting every week at Southern California’s theme parks. Subscribe here. “The safety of our team members and our guests is our top priority,” said the Universal website. Four wildfires burning across Los Angeles County that have killed at least five people and destroyed more than 1,000 homes remain 0% contained. Universal Studios Hollywood and Six Flags Magic Mountain both closed on Wednesday, Jan. 8 due to the extreme winds and fire conditions. Magic Mountain is scheduled to reopen on Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Related Articles Universal Studios | Universal Studios, Six Flags Magic Mountain close due to extreme winds Universal Studios | Six Flags Magic Mountain will get a suspended motorbike coaster in 2026 Universal Studios | Which coaster will Six Flags Magic Mountain open in 2026? We’ve got 13 possibilities Universal Studios | 1,000-foot-tall roller coaster about to become a reality Universal Studios | Six Flags Magic Mountain adds a few new surprises to Holiday in the Park