Firefighters continue battling the flames of the Franklin Fire that is now burning over 2,000 acres in the Malibu area. This video was broadcast on the NBC4 News at 7 a.m. on Dec. 10, 2024.
Hundreds of firefighters continue to battle the flames of the Franklin Fire that started in the Malibu area Monday night.
The fire is currently burning 2,200 acres near Pepperdine University, prompting closures and evacuations.
Evacuation orders
Evacuation orders have been issued for the following areas:
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- South of Piuma Road
- North of the Pacific Ocean coastline
- East of Puerco Canyon Road/Corral Canyon Park
- West of Los Flores Canyon Road
- Between the Pacific Ocean coastline and Tuna Canyon Park to the west of Tuna Canyon Road
Evacuation warnings
Evacuation Warnings have been issued for the following areas:
- East of Las Virgenes between Mulholland Highway to the north and Piuma Road to the South.
- Between Stunt Road to the north and Los Flores to the South
- East of Carbon Beach Terrace
- West of Old Malibu Road
- North of Pacific Crest highway to the evacuation order boundary
- Topanga Zone 8 and 10
School closures
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Students at Pepperdine University were ordered to shelter in place, with the school issuing a statement on social media. But as of 8:05 a.m., the shelter in place order was lifted.
After assessing campus conditions at daybreak, the university is lifting the shelter-in-place protocol. Campus conditions are safe for members of the community to return to student residences and on-campus homes. The community is strongly encouraged to remain on campus and stay…
— Pepperdine University (@pepperdine) December 10, 2024
All schools in the Santa Monica-Malibu School District have also been closed due to the fire.
Road Closures
According to the California Highway Patrol - West Valley, Pacific Coast Highway between Topanga Canyon Blvd and Kanan Dume Rd remains closed.
Other closures include:
- Cold Canyon Road at Piuma Road
- Las Virgenes Road at Piuma Road
- Saddle Peak Road at Tuna Canyon Road
- Mulholland Highway at Stunt Road
Hard Closures:
- Malibu Canyon Road at Mulholland Highway to Pacific Coast Highway
- Las Virgenes Road at Mulholland Highway to Pacific Coast Highway
Soft Closures:
- Pacific Coast Highway closed between Carbon Canyon and Corral Canyon Road (Open to only those actively evacuating the area)
- Old Topanga Canyon Road at Mulholland Highway to Topanga Canyon Boulevard (Open to residents)
Any additional road closures can be found on the LA County Public Works website.
Shelters
A shelter has been established at the Palisade Rec Center located on 851 Alma Real Drive in Pacific Palisades.
The center is open to everyone who has been displaced by the wildfire. Pets are also welcome in carriers and crates.
A shelter for small animals has been set up at the Agoura Animal Care Center, located at 29525 Agoura Road in Agoura Hills.
A shelter for large animals has been set up at Pierce College located at 6201 Winnetka Ave in Woodland Hills.
