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Panic at Pepperdine University in Malibu

Why Pepperdine tells students to stay as wildfires approach — even as the rest of Malibu flees

When the Franklin Fire broke out in Malibu this week, students at Pepperdine University were told to stay put — even as those in neighboring communities fled for their lives. Here's why the school has had this policy in place for decades.

The New York Times · 19h

Panic at Pepperdine University in Malibu as Wildfires Threaten City

No structures were damaged and no one was injured, but students spent a frantic night sheltering in place as thousands of nearby residents evacuated.

Christian Science Monitor · 17h

As wildfires threatened Malibu, the Pepperdine students didn’t panic. They had a plan.

Wildfires are threatening Southern California again, this time near Malibu. One college in the Santa Monica Mountains lay directly in the path of the Franklin Fire, but extensive safety plans have saved buildings from burning down and students from getting hurt.

Crews Continue to Battle Malibu Blaze

Time · 6h

Crews Continue to Battle Malibu Blaze as Weather Improves and Fire Danger Diminishes

Weather conditions improved enough in Southern California for forecasters to say on Wednesday that high fire danger had diminished significantly.

NBC News on MSN · 5h

Fire crews make progress in Malibu blaze as thousands remain evacuated

California firefighters made progress Wednesday battling the Franklin Fire, which exploded under high winds earlier this week, although more than 6,000 people remained forced from their homes, officials said.

The Associated Press on MSN · 1d

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

Weather conditions improved enough in Southern California for forecasters to say Wednesday that high fire danger had diminished significantly as crews struggled to contain a wind-driven blaze that forced thousands of people,

Malibu Wildfires at 7% Containment

Hosted on MSN · 12h

Malibu Wildfires at 7% Containment After Cindy Crawford, Cher, Dick Van Dyke Flee Their Homes

Cher and Dick Van Dyke were forced to evacuate their Malibu homes this week as the Franklin wildfire posed immediate threat to life. According to Cal Fire, the flames have now been contained 7%, as of Wednesday morning.

People · 14h

Dick Van Dyke Says He and Wife Arlene 'Safely Evacuated' Their Home with All but 1 Pet amid Malibu Wildfires: 'Praying He'll Be OK'

Dick Van Dyke and his wife Arlene Silver have escaped the Malibu wildfires that are forcing 20,000 to evacuate, but the actor said their cat Bobo "escaped" as they were leaving

MLive · 17h

A Malibu wildfire prompts evacuation orders and warnings for 20,000, including Dick Van Dyke, Cher

It tore through part of Malibu, a community of about 10,000 people on the western edge of Los Angeles renowned for its stunning scenery of seaside bluffs and Zuma Beach featured in Hollywood films.

Franklin fire in Malibu explodes over 4,000 acres

ABC7 · 11h

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

The original evacuation center for the Franklin Fire is moving from its initial Pacific Palisades location to Santa Monica.

CBS Sacramento on MSN · 9h

Franklin Fire in Malibu scorches 4,000 acres, thousands remain evacuated

The Franklin Fire has burned 3,983 acres in Malibu, prompting thousands to evacuate and destroying seven structures.

LIVE

NBC Los Angeles on MSN · 12h

Live updates: Franklin Fire in Malibu reaches nearly 4,000 acres with 7% containment

The Franklin Fire continues to scorch nearly 4,000 acres in the Malibu area. Evacuation orders and warnings remain in effect as well as road and school closures. See live updates below:

Famous actors among those fleeing wildfires in Malibu

Actor Dick Van Dyke, actress-singer Cher, actress Mira Sorvino and actress Jane Seymour all left their homes because of the ...

8hon MSN

Malibu fire rages on as famous locals evacuate

The National Weather Service in Los Angeles warned Tuesday night there remained a “very extreme fire danger” across southern ...

10h

Malibu man saved neighbors’ homes from wildfires

The Franklin Fire burned homes near Pepperdine University in Malibu, California. A wildfire in Malibu, California, has exploded to more than 2,000 acres, prompting evacuations. Pepperdine University ...

22h

Malibu Fire Map Shows Where Extreme Franklin Blaze is Most Devastating as Destruction Burns Over 3,000 Acres

The highly dangerous wildfire is raging across Malibu, forcing 20,000 residents to flee as flames have now scorched over ...

Fast-Growing Malibu Wildfire Forces Pepperdine University Students to Shelter in Library: ‘So Scary'

The Franklin Fire has burned approximately 2,200 acres of land since it started late on Monday, Dec. 9, according to CalFire ...

Thousands warned to evacuate in Southern California as wildfires threaten Malibu

A wildfire in Malibu, California, has exploded to more than 2,000 acres, prompting evacuations. Pepperdine University ...

Celebrities and coastal residents flee from wind-driven wildfire in Malibu

Evacuation orders and warnings have gone out to 20,000 Southern California residents Tuesday as firefighters battled a wind-driven wildfire in Malibu that burned near ...

12h

Malibu wildfire rages on, destroys several structures

Firefighters made some progress in containing a wildfire in the beach community of Malibu, California, on Wednesday, but it continued to threaten several structures, force residents to flee and close ...

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