Franklin Fire forces evacuations in Malibu as red flag warnings continue
A fire broke out in Malibu Canyon near Pepperdine University, prompting some residents to evacuate.
The blaze, dubbed the “Franklin Fire,” was first reported around 10:45 p.m. near South Malibu Canyon Road and the station boundary, south of the Piuma area, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
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Firefighters said the fire has consumed 314 acres. While no buildings were damaged, some were threatened, according to firefighters.
The fire climbed to the top of the mountain around 1 a.m., and strong winds fueled its rapid spread toward Pepperdine.
As crews believed the fire was a third-alarm incident, multiple water-drip aircraft were dispatched to the scene.
It’s unclear how the fire started.
evacuation
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputies are working to evacuate residents living in MAL-C112, which includes the area east of Malibu Canyon Road, south of Piuma Road, and Serra Retreat. For more information on evacuations, visit City of Malibu website.
The temporary evacuation center located at 851 Alma Real Drive is called the Palisades Recreation Center. Large animals may be brought to Pierce College in Winnetka.
Fire breaks out at Pepperdine University
Pepperdine school officials released a statement noting they are closely monitoring the fire situation.
“The fire is not currently affecting any university campuses,” the statement said. “The Malibu campus and local area may experience some power outages related to this incident.”
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However, at 1:10 a.m., the fire continued to advance towards the university, forcing the government to issue an emergency notice. Shelter-in-place orders.
The administration posted on University instructions.
The government said their “agreement was approved by and implemented with the cooperation of the Los Angeles County Fire Department.”
red flag warning
meteorological officer Raising concerns about fire danger This will affect the start of much of Southern California. Unusually low humidity and powerful Santa Ana Wind Movement It created a dangerous situation, leading them to issue a “Red Flag Warning for Particularly Hazardous Conditions.”
In response, Southern California Edison warned tens of thousands of residents living throughout Los Angeles County that their service could be shut down if winds pick up.
Conditions similar to weather Wildfire breaks out in Ventura County Early November. That fire burned nearly 20,000 acres and destroyed more than 200 structures.
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