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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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.

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