Franklin fire destroys at least 7 structures as gusty winds fan flames through Malibu
1 week, 6 days ago

Franklin fire destroys at least 7 structures as gusty winds fan flames through Malibu

LA Times  

Camp crewmembers hike up a steep hillside as they battle the Frankiln fire in Malibu. “The entire fire area remains under threat,” he said on Tuesday evening. “I think I’m in shock right now,” said Malibu City Councilmember Bruce Silverstein, who evacuated shortly after he smelled smoke at his home in the hills above City Hall around 11 p.m. Monday. “As soon we as came down near Duke’s Malibu, we saw the halo of the fire, smoke and the light,” Perry said. “We love living where we live, but it feels like are happening more often.” Vegetation around Pepperdine University in Malibu is scorched by the Franklin fire on Tuesday.

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Why 3,000 Pepperdine University students stayed inside campus even as massive Franklin fire raged nearby
1 week, 1 day ago

Why 3,000 Pepperdine University students stayed inside campus even as massive Franklin fire raged nearby

Live Mint  

Pepperdine University, California, students were ordered to stay put as the Franklin Fire rapidly advanced toward their Malibu campus on Tuesday. “We do not evacuate the campus even when surrounding areas might — this shelter-in-place protocol is approved by LA County Fire and executed with their cooperation.” The wildfire's erratic movement brought flames close to campus along the Pacific Coast …

Malibu fires live: 4,000 acres burned as officials warn wildfires will take ‘number of days’ to contain
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1 week, 4 days ago

Malibu fires live: 4,000 acres burned as officials warn wildfires will take ‘number of days’ to contain

The Independent  

✕ Close Footage shows fast winds in fast-moving Malibu wildfire The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from …

Cooler weather, gentler winds help crews get a handle on Franklin fire
1 week, 4 days ago

Cooler weather, gentler winds help crews get a handle on Franklin fire

LA Times  

A firefighting helicopter heads into smoke from the Franklin fire near Piuma Road and Costa del Sol Way in Malibu on Tuesday. The fire ignited near Pepperdine University on Monday night amid 65-mph wind gusts and critically low humidity levels that prompted the National Weather Service to issue a red flag alert for most of Los Angeles County. Thursday brought …

Malibu fire map: 3,000 acres of California scorched by wildfires as 20,000 evacuate
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1 week, 5 days ago

Malibu fire map: 3,000 acres of California scorched by wildfires as 20,000 evacuate

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Franklin Fire continues …

California wildfire: The Franklin fire's impact in photos
1 week, 5 days ago

California wildfire: The Franklin fire's impact in photos

India Today  

Firefighters stand vigilant as the flames creep closer to Pepperdine University, their eyes scanning for signs of escalation. Firefighters monitor the Franklin Fire approaching Pepperdine University in Malibu, California. A car drives past flames from the Franklin Fire at Pepperdine University in Malibu, California. Students evacuate from Pepperdine University as the Franklin Fire burns in Malibu. Firefighters work as the …

A destructive fire began near Pepperdine University. Here’s what to know
1 week, 5 days ago

A destructive fire began near Pepperdine University. Here’s what to know

LA Times  

Students evacuate from Pepperdine University as the Franklin fire burns in Malibu. What to know about the Franklin fire in Malibu This week’s red flag warnings brought a threat of wildfires that was realized late Monday when a blaze broke out in Malibu, prompting mass evacuations of nearby homes and forcing students and staff at Pepperdine University to shelter in …

Satellite photos show Franklin fire threatening Malibu neighborhoods
1 week, 5 days ago

Satellite photos show Franklin fire threatening Malibu neighborhoods

LA Times  

Smoke drifts over a home on Piuma Road as firefighters continue to battle the Franklin fire in Malibu. The image above shows the fire line near Piuma Road in Malibu, with red flame retardant visible on the ground. A helicopter flies along the Franklin fire line near Piuma Road in Malibu on Tuesday. Students and faculty were told to stay …

Homes burn as wind-driven wildfire prompts evacuations in Malibu, California
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1 week, 5 days ago

Homes burn as wind-driven wildfire prompts evacuations in Malibu, California

Deccan Chronicle  

Malibu:Thousands of Southern California residents were under evacuation orders and warnings Tuesday as firefighters battled a wind-driven wildfire in Malibu that burned near seaside mansions and Pepperdine University, where students watched as flames raced down hillsides and the sky turned deep red. A “minimal number” of homes burned, but the exact amount wasn't immediately known, Los Angeles County Fire Department …

Franklin Fire: Homes burn in Malibu wildfire; firefighters battle wind-driven blaze, mass evacuations ordered
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1 week, 6 days ago

Franklin Fire: Homes burn in Malibu wildfire; firefighters battle wind-driven blaze, mass evacuations ordered

Hindustan Times  

Thousands of Southern California residents were under evacuation orders and warnings Tuesday as firefighters battled a wind-driven wildfire in Malibu that burned near seaside mansions and Pepperdine University, where students sheltering at the school's library watched as the blaze intensified and the sky turned deep red. A “minimal number” of homes burned, but the exact amount wasn't immediately known, Los …

Malibu wildfire forces thousands to flee as Pepperdine students ordered to shelter in place
1 week, 6 days ago

Malibu wildfire forces thousands to flee as Pepperdine students ordered to shelter in place

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. It was unclear how many homes had already …

Malibu is a magnet for destructive fires. But this time, it might have caught a break
1 week, 6 days ago

Malibu is a magnet for destructive fires. But this time, it might have caught a break

LA Times  

A firefighting helicopter drops water on the Franklin fire near Piuma Road and Costa del Sol in Malibu on Dec. 10, 2024. Forecasters had issued a rare, particularly dangerous fire weather warning across much of Southern California, as strong Santa Ana winds were expected to further dry an already parched landscape. Driven by fierce Santa Ana winds, the Franklin Fire …

Photos: Franklin fire explodes in Malibu
1 week, 6 days ago

Photos: Franklin fire explodes in Malibu

LA Times  

The Franklin fire in Malibu Canyon continues to grow, crossing Pacific Coast Highway and spreading to more than 1,800 acres Tuesday, burning in the hillsides near Pepperdine University. Firefighters battle the Franklin Fire next to a business along Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu. Fire fighters duck for cover as an LA City County helicopter drops water on the Frankiln fire …

Franklin fire: Evacuations, road closures, shelters in Malibu
1 week, 6 days ago

Franklin fire: Evacuations, road closures, shelters in Malibu

LA Times  

The Franklin fire is burning in central Malibu, charring nearly 4,000 acres and forcing evacuations. Here is what you need to know: Evacuation order Areas east of Latigo Canyon, west of Topanga Beach Drive, and south of Baller Motorway, including the Big Rock and Las Flores Communities. Closures Pacific Coast Highway is closed from Kanan Dume Road to Topanga Canyon …

Malibu fire fueled by ‘extraordinary, extreme’ winds. How long will dangerous conditions last?
1 week, 6 days ago

Malibu fire fueled by ‘extraordinary, extreme’ winds. How long will dangerous conditions last?

LA Times  

A firefighter sprays water on a home as it burns in the Franklin Fire in Malibu. The National Weather Service office had issued a rare “Particularly Dangerous Situation” red flag warning to last through 2 p.m. Tuesday in Los Angeles and Ventura counties. And a regular red flag warning — which means the National Weather Service has high confidence that …

Firefighters battling Franklin wildfire in Malibu, California
1 week, 6 days ago

Firefighters battling Franklin wildfire in Malibu, California

Al Jazeera  

Firefighters in the United States are battling a wildfire in Malibu, California that is near Pepperdine University and prompting evacuations of about 6,000 people and more than 2,000 structures, according to local media. “Just seeing the flames grow and seeing that bright red colour of fire just get brighter and brighter and brighter — it was so scary,” student Gabrielle …

Malibu wildfire forces evacuations near Pepperdine University amid wind-driven blaze
1 week, 6 days ago

Malibu wildfire forces evacuations near Pepperdine University amid wind-driven blaze

India Today  

: Thousands of Southern California residents were under evacuation orders Tuesday as firefighters battled a wind-driven wildfire in Malibu that burned near seaside mansions and Pepperdine University, where students sheltering at the school's library watched as the blaze intensified, and the sky turned deep red. “Just seeing the flames grow and seeing that bright red colour of fire just get …

Malibu endures cellphone, power outages as Franklin fire burns
1 week, 6 days ago

Malibu endures cellphone, power outages as Franklin fire burns

LA Times  

Smoke rises from the Franklin fire in the hills near the Malibu Pier. Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna said the fire burned some cell towers in the area, affecting service. There are also several power outages in the area of the fire Tuesday morning — some that were cut off for firefighter safety and some part of widespread public …

Fire made a run at this celebrity-studded Malibu enclave. Some neighbors stood their ground
1 week, 6 days ago

Fire made a run at this celebrity-studded Malibu enclave. Some neighbors stood their ground

LA Times  

Past the security gates of the Serra Retreat area of Malibu sits a small enclave of luxury homes, many of them gated or enclosed with walls. “Monsoon style.” California ‘It was insane’: Malibu couple escapes flames with their 3 goats and potbellied pig The blaze was moving at a fierce pace, fanned by strong Santa Ana winds, and had exploded …

Through a window, Pepperdine students watch Malibu fire engulf campus
1 week, 6 days ago

Through a window, Pepperdine students watch Malibu fire engulf campus

LA Times  

Students at Pepperdine University were advised to shelter in place as the Franklin Fire burned in Malibu. “The fire was so intense, it felt like it was battering the windows.” As the Franklin fire raged across Malibu in the early hours on Tuesday morning, university officials urged students and faculty to remain on campus, inside the fire-resistant buildings, even though …

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