Franklin Fire in Malibu grows to 4,000+ acres with 30% containment after homes destroyed

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.

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.

The Santa Ana winds weakened late Tuesday morning as firefighters work to put out the Franklin Fire in Malibu.

However, a red flag warning will continue through early Wednesday morning.

As expected, the winds began whipping Monday night, helping the fire chew its way into thick vegetation and grow to more than 2,600 acres as of Tuesday around noon.

Although the winds are expected to drop off after 2 p.m., it will still be a "very windy day'' across most of the region, exacerbated by dry conditions noted by low humidity levels, forecasters said.

City News Service, Inc. contributed to this report.

Matthew Ryder said he and his partner fled their home with their three goats and small pot-bellied pig named Penelope as flames closed in.

They had their animal evacuation plan set some time ago, so when they saw the fire creeping over the ridge toward their home late Monday night, they were able to move quickly and head to safety.

"For me it felt surreal, because you always see wildfires in the news, you smell the smoke from a distance, the cloud is there, it's on TV, but to see flames marching toward you and your home, it's kind of an emotional feeling," Ryder said.

"For me it felt surreal, because you always see wildfires in the news, you smell the smoke from a distance, the cloud is there, it's on TV, but to see flames marching toward you and your home, it's kind of an emotional feeling," said area resident Matthew Ryder.

The Franklin Fire has now burned 2,593 acres in the Malibu area, according to Cal Fire. A red flag warning remains in effect for much of Southern California. Extremely dry conditions are fueling the blaze that broke out late Monday night.