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Franklin Fire in Malibu Canyon grows to 2500 acres, prompts evacuations and school closures

inquirer.net — December 11, 2024, 12:03 AM UTC

A fire in Malibu Canyon, known as the Franklin Fire, has grown to over 2,500 acres, prompting mandatory evacuations for about 2,000 structures. Despite the rapid spread, only a few homes have been destroyed, and no injuries have been reported. More than 700 firefighters are battling the blaze, supported by aerial firefighting resources. Evacuations and road closures are in effect, with a local emergency declared. Schools in the area are closed, and Pepperdine University has lifted its shelter-in-place order. The fire's cause is under investigation, and conditions remain dangerous due to strong winds. Authorities continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as firefighting efforts progress.

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    Dick Van Dyke escapes Malibu wildfires with help from neighbors (pennlive.com)
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    Containment of Franklin fire in Malibu rises to 30% as residents return home (mercurynews.com)
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    Dick Van Dyke describes harrowing escape from Malibu wildfires (nme.com)
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    Dick Van Dyke credits neighbors for saving him from Malibu wildfire before 99th birthday (independent.co.uk)
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    Calmer weather aids firefighters in Malibu blaze containment efforts (regina.ctvnews.ca)
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    Dick Van Dyke, 98, rescued by neighbors as wildfires force evacuation in Malibu (newsweek.com)
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    Dick Van Dyke credits neighbors for saving him during Malibu wildfires (variety.com)
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    Calmer winds and humidity aid firefighters in Malibu wildfire response (news.yahoo.com)
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    Dick Van Dyke, 98, crawls to escape Malibu wildfires as neighbors come to rescue (nypost.com)
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    Dick Van Dyke recounts escape from Malibu fire with help from neighbors (deadline.com)
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    Firefighters work to control Franklin Fire in Malibu as containment efforts continue (gazette.com)
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    Malibu wildfire grows to over 4000 acres, destroys nine structures as containment improves (mercurynews.com)
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    Franklin Fire in Malibu burns over 4000 acres with 7% containment (news.yahoo.com)
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    Malibu wildfire prompts evacuation of 6,300 residents as firefighters battle blaze (rte.ie)
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    Dick Van Dyke's cat Bobo found safe after Malibu wildfire evacuation (buzzfeed.com)
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    Fire danger decreases in Los Angeles as winds drop and rain is forecasted (latimes.com)
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    Cooler weather aids firefighters battling Malibu wildfire as evacuations continue (independent.co.uk)
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    Celebrities evacuate Malibu as Franklin Fire threatens homes (cleveland.com)
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    Cooler weather and calm winds aid firefighters battling Malibu wildfire (clickondetroit.com)
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    Cooler weather aids firefighters battling Malibu blaze as evacuations continue (apnews.com)
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    Malibu wildfire forces evacuation of 20,000 as flames spread (inquirer.net)
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    Firefighters gain ground on Malibu blaze as evacuations continue (nbcnews.com)
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    Franklin Fire in Malibu burns 4,000 acres and prompts evacuations for 20,000 residents (independent.co.uk)
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    Firefighters gain ground on Malibu blaze as weather improves in Southern California (news.yahoo.com)
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    Jane Seymour evacuates Malibu home as Franklin Fire spreads nearby (foxnews.com)
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    Dick Van Dyke evacuates Malibu home as wildfire threatens area (abc7chicago.com)
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    Franklin Fire prompts evacuations for Malibu residents including celebrities (courant.com)
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    Cher and Dick Van Dyke among evacuees as Franklin Fire grows in Malibu (inquirer.net)
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    Franklin Fire rapidly expands in Malibu, threatens Pepperdine University (abc7.com)
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    Dick Van Dyke evacuates Malibu home as Franklin Fire spreads and concerns grow for missing cat (independent.co.uk)
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    Dick Van Dyke evacuates wildfires in Malibu but his cat Bobo is missing (eonline.com)
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    Dick Van Dyke evacuates Malibu home as wildfire spreads to 4000 acres (newsweek.com)
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    Malibu wildfire forces evacuation of over 12,600 residents as firefighters battle blaze (time.com)
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    Wildfires force Cher and Dick Van Dyke to evacuate their Malibu homes (metro.co.uk)
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    Cher and Dick Van Dyke evacuate as Franklin Fire spreads through Malibu (dailymail.co.uk)
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    Malibu wildfire forces 20,000 evacuations as firefighters prepare for improved weather conditions (gazette.com)
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    Malibu wildfire expands as thousands evacuate but weather improves for firefighters (kcra.com)
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    Wildfire in Malibu forces evacuation of 20,000 residents including celebrities (globalnews.ca)
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    Pepperdine University activates shelter-in-place plan as Franklin Fire approaches Malibu campus (abc7.com)
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    California issues Red Flag Warning as Franklin Fire spreads near Malibu (newsweek.com)
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    Pepperdine University students shelter in place as Franklin Fire approaches campus (newsweek.com)
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    Firefighters battle Malibu fire threatening homes and forcing evacuations (latimes.com)
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    Cher and Dick Van Dyke evacuate Malibu homes as Franklin wildfire spreads (thenews.com.pk)
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    Franklin Fire in Malibu grows to 4,000 acres, prompting evacuations of 20,000 residents (tmj4.com)
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    Franklin Fire in Malibu grows to 4,000 acres, forces evacuations of 20,000 residents including celebrities (abc15.com)
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    Franklin Fire in Malibu grows to 4,000 acres, prompting evacuations of 20,000 residents including celebrities (wcpo.com)
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    Wildfire near Pepperdine University destroys homes and prompts evacuations in Malibu (latimes.com)
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