Wildfires

On Monday night Michelle and Blake Geffen quickly grabbed their cat, passports, and a few items before jumping in their car and heading out as the Franklin Fire made its destructive path through Malibu. Tracey Leong reports for the NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on Dec. 11, 2024.

A devastated newlywed couple is among the many who lost everything to the Franklin Fire that ravaged communities in Malibu.

Among the countless heroes working to protect Malibu residents against the Franklin Fire are a group of volunteer heroes who’ve stepped up to protect their community.

LA County’s newly formed community fire brigade has been helping in the firefight against the Franklin Fire. This video was broadcast on the NBC4 News at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024.

A Malibu resident who defied the evacuation order and made the risky decision to stay behind in an effort to protect his home from the Franklin Fire said he’s grateful he was unharmed.

The Franklin Fire in Malibu did not expand much Wednesday evening as more firefighting resources were dispatched while winds subsided in the area.

A Malibu homeowner who stayed behind to defend his home from the Franklin Fire said he’s lucky he was unharmed during the risky ordeal. Camilla Rambaldi reports for the NBC4 News at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024.

The timelapse video from UC San Diego’s ALERTCalifornia program shows the growth of the brush fire between Tuesday morning and Wednesday morning.

Here’s what to expect in the weather forecast for the Franklin Fire area. Shanna Mendiola has an updated for Wednesday Dec. 11, 2024.

Firefighters worked to stop flames from spreading to other homes. Lauren Coronado reports for the NBC4 News on Wednesday Dec. 11, 2024. 

The Franklin Fire in the Malibu area has grown, burning nearly 4,000 acres. Lauren Coronado reports for the NBC4 News at 6 a.m. on Dec. 11, 2024. 

The Franklin Fire continues to burn in the Malibu area, affecting thousands of residents.

Pepperdine University students who’ve hunkered down with their peers on campus amid the shelter-in-place order that was issued due to the Franklin Fire say although harrowing, they understand they’re in the safest place they could be.

Pepperdine University students who hunkered down with their peers during the shelter-in-place issued because of the Franklin Fire talks about the experience. Darsha Philips reports for the NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on Dec. 10, 2024.

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.

Homeowners desperately made any attempts they could to save their homes from the Franklin Fire. Amber Frias reports for the NBC4 News at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024.

The Franklin Fire grew slightly Tuesday evening to rip through more than 2,800 acres of land in Malibu while destroying at least seven structures along the way.

Many Malibu residents who were impacted by the 2018 Woolsey Fire are anxiously monitoring the Franklin Fire. Karma Dickerson reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. 

Winds will weaken on Wednesday before increasing again on Thursday. Meteorologist David Biggar has the evening forecast for Tuesday, December 10, 2024.

Horse owners in the Malibu equestrian community breathed a sigh of relief Tuesday after they managed to get their horses out from the Franklin Fire area overnight.