Dec 10, 2024, 11:42 PM GMT
Malibu fire grows to more than 2,800 acres
The Franklin Fire has now burned 2,851 acres in the Malibu area, according to Cal Fire.
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Franklin Fire in Malibu grows to 4,000+ acres with 30% containment after homes destroyed
Flames burned near Pepperdine University and forced thousands in the coastal city to evacuate.
Last updated: Friday, December 13, 2024 7:46AM GMT
MALIBU, Calif. (KABC) -- Firefighters are battling a wind-driven brush fire in Malibu that prompted evacuation orders and warnings for much of the city and caused Pepperdine University students to shelter in place on campus for two nights.
The Franklin Fire was reported just before 11 p.m. Monday in the area of Malibu Canyon Road north of Pacific Coast Highway. The blaze has since grown to 4,037 acres and containment stands at 30%.
At least nine structures were reported destroyed and another six damaged as of Wednesday evening. The cause of the fire is unknown.
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Dec 12, 2024, 5:52 AM
Franklin Fire map shows perimeter, evacuation areas
A real-time map provided by fire officials showed the perimeter and evacuation areas of the massive Franklin Fire.
The map on the Los Angeles County Fire Department website reflected the mandatory evacuation order that covered the area east of Malibu Canyon Road and south of Piuma Road, as well as the Serra Retreat area.
Dec 12, 2024, 10:20 PM
Malibu fire evacuations, road closures
Fire officials said the voluntary evacuation order area encompassed about 6,000 people and more than 2,000 structures. The evacuation warning area covered 12,500 people and more than 6,000 structures.
Voluntary mandatory evacuations
- 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
- East of Trancas Canyon Road and Kanan Dune Road, west of Topanga Canyon Blvd/Surfview Drive, south of Mulholland Highway, north of Evacuation Order boundary. Includes Topanga Zone 8 and 10
MAP: Franklin Fire in Malibu evacuations
Road closures
Soft closures: Open only to residents with identification
- Topanga Canyon Road to Pacific Coast Highway
- Old Topanga Canyon Road at Mulholland Highway to Topanga Canyon
Hard closures:
- Tuna Canyon at Pacific Coast Highway
- Kanan at Pacific Coast Highway
- Saddle Peak at Tuna Canyon
- Stunt Road at Mulholland Highway
- Cold Canyon at Piuma Road
- Piuma Road at Malibu Canyon all the way to Pacific Coast Highway
Related story: Malibu fire road closures
Evacuation centers
- Calabasas Community Center at 27040 Malibu Hills Rd.
- Santa Monica Unified School District Facility at 2802 4th St.
- Large animals: Pierce College: 6201 Winnetka Ave, Woodland Hills, CA 91367; and Agoura Animal Care Center in Agoura
Dec 11, 2024, 2:14 AM GMT
Dick Van Dyke, wife safely evacuate Malibu home as Franklin Fire approaches
Dick Van Dyke and his wife safely evacuated as flames from the Franklin Fire approached their home in Malibu Canyon.
They evacuated their pets with them except for one cat who ran away and remains missing.
"Arlene and I have safely evacuated with our animals except for Bobo escaped as we were leaving," Van Dyke posted on Facebook. "We're praying he'll be ok and that our community in Serra Retreat will survive these terrible fires."
Witnesses say a home across the street from where Van Dyke lives burned down but the actor's home was spared from the flames. Also in the immediate vicinity is the Serra Retreat, a Catholic conference center that was damaged by flames.
Dec 11, 2024, 1:06 AM GMT
Fire evac center moves to Santa Monica from Pacific Palisades
American Red Cross officials told Eyewitness News that the evacuation center for the Franklin Fire moved from the original Palisade Recreation Center location to the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District Professional Development & Learning Center building at 2828 4th Street Santa Monica, CA 90405.
The relocation was necessary because there is no heat at the Pacific Palisades location, and temps are expected to drop Tuesday night.
MORE HERE: Malibu fire evacuations, road closures
Dec 11, 2024, 1:09 AM GMT
Malibu fire impacting air quality across parts of SoCal
The Franklin Fire burning in the Malibu area is impacting air quality across part of the Southland.
The Air Quality Management District has issued a smoke advisory because of the blaze.
Smoke is expected to have the most impact in northwest coastal L.A. County. Parts of the San Fernando Valley, Santa Monica, and downtown L.A. could also be impacted as winds shift.
MAP: Franklin Fire in Malibu evacuations
Officials say if you can smell smoke or see ash from a wildfire, you should avoid or limit any outdoor activities.
"The main pollutant in wildfire smoke is fine particle pollution. These are the microscopic particles that can get really deep into your lungs. They can cause some pretty serious health effects, especially in people that are in sensitive groups, so children, older adults, pregnant women, people with pre-existing heart and lung issues such as asthma or COPD," said Scott Epstein with AQMD.
Experts say if you are impacted by smoke from the wildfire, stay indoors with your windows closed and run an air conditioner or air purifier if you have one.
