Dec 11, 2024, 12:53 PM GMT
Franklin Fire grows to more than 3,800 acres
The Franklin Fire in Malibu has scorched 3,893 acres, according to Cal Fire. The fire remains 0% contained and evacuation orders and warnings remain in place.
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, 6:51 AM GMT
Malibu resident details fireproofing steps that helped protect home from Franklin Fire
As flames from the Franklin Fire ripped through Malibu, some residents were thankful they took extra steps to protect their homes in advance.
Rosie Rains just recently had her trees trimmed and brush cleared from her home's yard. But she had also already taken steps like putting safer pre-burnt wood on her roof and building a firetruck turnaround in her yard.
The result: Her home was spared by the flames.
Not everyone has taken such steps, and that has her worried.
"There are a lot of people up here that don't do that," she said. "You're only as safe as what your neighbors are doing."
Dec 11, 2024, 5:48 AM GMT
Satellite images show clear view of Malibu blaze, firefighting aircraft
New satellite images show a spectacular vantage point of the Franklin Fire in Malibu.
The satellite images from Maxar Technologies shows firefighting airplanes and helicopters working to protect homes. One image shows a color contrast between areas that have been burned and those that were spared in the fire's path of destruction.
Dec 11, 2024, 12:01 PM GMT
Malibu fire destroys 7 structures, damages 8
The Franklin Fire has destroyed seven structures in Malibu Canyon and damaged eight additional structures, officials said at a 6 p.m. Tuesday press conference update on the blaze.
It wasn't immediately clear how many of those structures were homes.
Aerial footage from AIR7 has shown at least one home consumed by flames and several outbuildings. Other homes Tuesday had visible damage to decks and garages but were spared total destruction in part thanks to aggressive efforts by firefighting agencies and volunteer brigades.
The fire, which started Monday night, has burned more 2,800 acres and remains at 0% containment. Evacuation orders and warnings are in place for areas encompassing about 20,000 residents.
