Strong winds coupled with low humidity are making for a difficult firefight against the Franklin Fire. Tracey Leong reports for the NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on Dec. 10, 2024.
What to Know
- The Franklin Fire sparked Monday night near Pepperdine University.
- Strong Santa Ana winds are fueling the Franklin Fire with 2,700 acres burned.
- Mandatory evacuations, road closures and school closures are in effect in the Malibu area.
- Over 700 firefighters are on the front lines of the fire.
- A shelter in place order at Pepperdine University was lifted Tuesday morning.
The Franklin Fire started Monday night during a day of red flag warnings in Malibu and burned thousands of acres on the Los Angeles County coast. See live updates below.
