Malibu Fire

2024 - 12 - 10

Prepare Your Go-Bag: Malibu Goes Up in Flames and Celebs Flee!

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The Franklin Fire is tearing through Malibu like a Hollywood blockbuster—evacuations, road closures, and even Dick Van Dyke is not staying put!

California is once again on high alert as the Franklin Fire rages through the breathtaking landscapes of Malibu. What began as a manageable brush fire has drastically ballooned overnight, forcing Governor Gavin Newsom to secure federal assistance to tackle the blaze, which has already scorched over 4,000 acres. The flames, fueled by Santa Ana winds, have prompted mandatory evacuations for thousands, including students at nearby Pepperdine University who have hunkered down in the school's library, and even some of our favorite celebrities like Dick Van Dyke and Cher.

As the fire expands its reach, firefighters are pulling out all the stops, battling the relentless flames while closing off Malibu Canyon Road and stretches of the Pacific Coast Highway. With smoke billowing into the sky and ash floating in the air, scenes that resemble an apocalyptic Hollywood movie unfold: sirens blaring, evacuation notices everywhere, and the wild brush that once dotted Malibu's coast now disappearing into the fiery abyss.

Authorities are urging residents to stay vigilant as the fiery fury shows no signs of slowing down, threatening homes and habitats alike. Notably, around 18,000 residents are affected, as schools shut down and resources are stretched to the limit. Firefighters, some 1,000 strong, are tackling the blaze around the clock, fervently working to prevent further damage and contain the rampaging fire.

Malibu's charm, known for its stunning beaches and celebrity residents, now shares the spotlight with an intense struggle against nature’s wrath. As the Franklin Fire continues to unfold, it serves as a stark reminder of the devastating impact of wildfires in California, reflecting a growing concern over climate change and its effects on our most beloved landscapes. Did you know that the state experiences an average of 7,500 wildfires every year? These fires can devastate over 200,000 acres of land and displace thousands of families. The Franklin Fire is just one instance in what has become an all-too-familiar narrative.

California secures federal assistance to support response to ... (Office of Governor Gavin Newsom)

SACRAMENTO – Moving swiftly to support the state's response to the Franklin Fire, Governor Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday that California has secured a Fire ...

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Fast-moving brush fire in Malibu prompts evacuations, school ... (LAist)

The Franklin Fire in Malibu Canyon spread to 1822 acres overnight Monday. University officials activated shelter-in-place protocols in the early morning.

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Franklin Fire in Malibu erupts near Pepperdine University as ... (CBS News)

A large brush fire is burning in Malibu Canyon near Pepperdine University, prompting evacuations for residents. The blaze, dubbed the Franklin Fire, ...

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Mandatory evacuations underway due to massive brush fire near ... (KFSN-TV)

A brush fire in Malibu Canyon has led to authorities issuing mandatory evacuation orders in parts of southern California.

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Franklin fire in Malibu Canyon swells to 1800 acres, damaging ... (LA Daily News)

Both sides of Malibu Canyon Road were being closed, as well as a stretch of PCH.

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Franklin Fire Burns in Malibu as Residents Are Forced to Evacuate (The New York Times)

The Franklin fire started Monday night and began to spread quickly, as large parts of Southern California braced for dangerous wildfire conditions.

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Franklin Fire explodes in Malibu, prompting shelter-in-place ... (NBC News)

The Franklin Fire in Malibu Canyon exploded to nearly 2000 acres overnight as much of Southern California was under red flag warnings and high risk of ...

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Franklin Fire in Malibu, California triples in size to 2200 acres ... (WABC-TV)

A brush fire in Malibu Canyon has led to authorities issuing mandatory evacuation orders in parts of southern California.

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LIVE: Franklin Fire in Malibu grows to 2200 acres, thousands ... (ABC7 Los Angeles)

Firefighters battle the Franklin Fire, a wildfire that erupted in the Malibu Canyon near Pepperdine University. Thousands are forced to evacuate as Sana Ana ...

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Malibu under mandatory evacuation as Franklin Fire spreads in ... (USA TODAY)

Areas of Malibu are under mandatory evacuations as the Franklin Fire spreads.

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Franklin Fire: Evacuation orders in place, schools closed in Malibu (ABC10.com KXTV)

Firefighters battled a wildfire early Tuesday in Malibu that prompted evacuations near Pepperdine University, where students sheltering at the school's library ...

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Franklin Fire in Malibu explodes overnight, forces evacuations amid ... (FOX Weather)

Firefighters in California are continuing a relentless assault against a wildfire known as the Franklin Fire, which exploded in size outside Los Angeles ...

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Evacuations ordered, roads closed due to Franklin Fire in Malibu (NBC Southern California)

Evacuations ordered, roads closed due to Franklin Fire in Malibu · The fire continues to burn in the Malibu area near Pepperdine University. · Evacuation orders.

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Franklin Fire in Malibu impacting 18K residents shuts down PCH ... (FOX 11 Los Angeles)

A crew of 700 firefighters continue to battle a fire, fueled by howling Santa Ana winds, that erupted in Malibu north of the Pepperdine University campus. The ...

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Map: See where the Franklin Fire is burning in Malibu (NBC Southern California)

Thousands of residents were under evacuation orders due to a wildfire in the Malibu area. See where the fire is burning on the LA County coast.

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Malibu Evacuates as Franklin Fire Rages (Variety)

The Franklin Fire continues to rage across Malibu, burning more than 2500 acres and causing widespread evacuations and power cutoffs.

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Dick Van Dyke and Cher forced to evacuate Franklin fire in Malibu (BBC News)

The Franklin wildfire has burned over 3000 acres in the celebrity coastal enclave of Malibu.

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18000 Malibu area residents face evacuation as Red Flag fire ... (CNN)

Red Flag fire warnings are expected to persist in the Malibu area along the Southern California coast into Wednesday afternoon after the Franklin Fire, ...

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Malibu fire rages on as famous locals evacuate and college students ... (NBC News)

Strong winds continue to fuel the fast-moving, 3000-acre Malibu wildfire that has destroyed homes and forced authorities to issue evacuation orders to ...

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Franklin Fire in Malibu prompts evacuations, road closures as 18K ... (FOX 11 Los Angeles)

The Franklin Fire in Malibu has burned over 2800 acres with no reported containment amid critical red flag warning conditions.

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Malibu fire updates: Fire grows overnight; celebrities flee Franklin Fire (USA TODAY)

Many residents in the area, including Hollywood legend Dick Van Dyke, have evacuated as the Franklin Fire sets thousands of acres ablaze.

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Thousands under evacuation orders as Franklin Fire grows to nearly ... (NBC Southern California)

The Franklin Fire continues to burn in the Malibu area, affecting thousands of residents in the mountains overlooking the Los Angeles County coast.

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Malibu Wildfire: Firefighters Begin Containing the Blaze That ... (The New York Times)

The Franklin fire grew to nearly 4000 acres overnight as firefighters battled difficult conditions and steep terrain.

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Malibu fire grows to 3800 acres; shifts direction overnight (KTLA)

A wind-driven wildfire burning in Malibu grew by hundreds of acres overnight and was burning in a southwesterly direction Wednesday morning.

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Malibu Franklin Fire: Santa Ana winds persist as 20K remain under ... (FOX 11 Los Angeles)

The wind-driven Franklin Fire burning in Malibu continues to grow. · Over 1,000 firefighters from agencies across SoCal are working around the clock to battle ...

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