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Evacuations ordered, roads closed due to Franklin Fire in Malibu

The fire continues to burn in the Malibu area near Pepperdine University.

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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:

  • 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.

All schools in the Santa Monica-Malibu School District have also been closed due to the fire.

Road Closures

According to Caltrans, Pacific Coast Highway is closed, except for evacuations, between Topanga Canyon Blvd and Corral Canyon Road.

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.

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