California Wildfires
Live Blog EndedDec 10, 2024

Franklin Fire damages homes and forces evacuations in Malibu

Pacific Coast Highway is closed, except for mandatory evacuation orders in the area.

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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.

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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.

December 10, 2024 2:59 pm

Aerial views of Franklin Fire in Malibu

December 10, 2024 2:11 pm

Smoke advisory in effect in Malibu area

December 10, 2024 2:01 pm

Getty Villa closed due to Franklin Fire

December 10, 2024 2:00 pm

Current Conditions near the Franklin Fire

December 10, 2024 1:10 pm

Franklin Fire grows in Malibu

December 10, 2024 11:42 am

Franklin Fire now burns over 2,500 acres

December 10, 2024 11:25 am

School closures in the Malibu area

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