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Franklin fire in Malibu explodes over 4,000 acres

Explosive Franklin Fire forces thousands to evacuate as 4,000 acres burn in Malibu

Over 1,000 first responders from multiple agencies are on the ground and in the air battling the Franklin Fire burning in Malibu, California, outside Los Angeles on Wednesday.

ABC7 · 6h

LIVE: Franklin Fire in Malibu grows to 4,000+ acres with 7% containment after homes destroyed

The Franklin Fire burning in Malibu, and near Pepperdine University, has grown to more than 4,000 acres with 7% containment. Thousand of people have been forced to evacuate.

UPI News on MSN · 1d

Franklin Fire in Malibu grows to 2,200 acres, forces Pepperdine students to shelter in place

The fast-moving Franklin Fire burned more than 2,000 acres in the hills of Malibu near Pepperdine University Monday night as fire crews from the Los Angeles County Fire Department scrambled resources to contain it.

Fire danger diminishes in Southern California even

The Associated Press on MSN · 2h

Fire danger diminishes in Southern California even as crews continue to battle Malibu blaze

Officials in Southern California reported significant overnight growth of a wind-driven wildfire that has forced thousands of people, including celebrities like Cher and Dick Van Dyke, from their homes in Malibu,

SFGate · 5h

Southern California forecast of cool temps, calm winds to help firefighters battle Malibu blaze

Cooler temperatures, calmer winds and a chance of rainfall in Southern California this week are forecast to help firefighters as they battle a wind-driven blaze in steep, rugged terrain that's driven thousands,

NBC News · 12h

Progress in Southern California wildfire battle, but threat continues

High winds posed a continuing threat to parts of Southern California hit by explosive wildfires. More than a dozen homes were destroyed or damaged, and thousands remained under evacuation orders or warnings.

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Wildfire in Los Angeles County Rages On With Just 7% Contained

The Franklin Fire, which was discovered Monday night, has grown to 3,983 acres with just 7% containment as of Wednesday.

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Los Angeles County Fire Department mourns death of captain

A captain with the Los Angeles County Fire Department passed away in what authorities originally called an “active duty death ...

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Malibu fire maps show where Franklin Fire is burning, evacuation areas

MALIBU, Calif. (KABC) -- A map provided by the Los Angeles County Fire Department on Tuesday morning showed the updated ...

Millions in California Told to Keep Windows Closed as Franklin Fire Rages

The Franklin Fire continues to burn across Los Angeles County, placing millions at risk of illness due to particle pollution.

LA County Fire Department announces death of longtime captain

The death of a longtime Los Angeles County Fire Department captain was announced by the agency Sunday. Captain Michael H.

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Reclusive Rothschild family member dies in Los Angeles house fire: report

Fire crews discovered a man’s body inside the Hollywood Hills home after they were called to battle the blaze just after 4.30 ...

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Franklin fire in Malibu destroys 9 structures, damages 6 as containment starts

More than 1,500 firefighters were working on the wind-driven fire as red flag warning conditions persist into Wednesday ...

Fanned by gusting winds, the Franklin fire burns a destructive path through Malibu

The blaze was moving at a fierce pace, fanned by strong Santa Ana winds, and had exploded to over 2,850 acres as of Tuesday afternoon with no containment, according to the California Department of ...

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