Police move in to clear out encampment at UC Irvine NBC 7 San Diego [Video]

The University of California in Irvine sent out an alert advising students to avoid the area after a pro-Palestinian protest on campus escalated Wednesday.

At 8:25 p.m., UC Irvine sent an update in a social media post announcing that classes would be remote on Thursday.

“zotALERT UC Irvine will move to remote instruction on Thursday, May 16. Unless specifically noted, all employees should work remotely. Resident students may still access dining facilities. Protest activity continues. Please avoid area until further notice. https://emergency.uci.edu,” UC Irvine said on X.

According to campus police, 200 protesters closed off the Physical Science Lecture Hall, prompting the closure of the area surrounding the encampment.

“zotALERT: Protest has escalated near Physical Science Quad. Avoid the area. If you are in the area shelter in place for your safety until further notice,” UCI said in a post on their Instagram story.

No classes were in session at the time. The university announced classes …