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Explosive Franklin Fire forces thousands to evacuate

Franklin Fire in Malibu consumes thousands of acres: See map

Thousands of acres in Malibu are still on fire as firefighters work to contain the Franklin fire after red flag warnings end, according to officials. Around 4,037 acres of land are ablaze because of the fire, according to Cal Fire. It is 7% contained.

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

Nearly 2,000 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 Thursday.

The Washington Post · 1d

Malibu’s Franklin Fire grows overnight, burning homes and forcing evacuations

The cause of the Franklin Fire, which was at 7 percent containment, is unknown. Celebrities such as Cher and Dick Van Dyke were among evacuees.

Fire danger diminishes in Southern California even

Star Tribune · 5h

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

As weather improved in Southern California, firefighters found some success Wednesday battling a wind-driven blaze burning in steep, nearly inaccessible areas that forced thousands, including celebrities,

The Boston Globe · 7h

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

Still, some 20,000 residents remained under evacuation orders and warnings Wednesday evening from the blaze, dubbed the Franklin Fire.

Associated Press · 9h

Firefighters make progress battling wind-driven blaze in Malibu as weather improves

Firefighters had “a lot of success” battling the blaze Wednesday thanks to the improving weather, but it continued to burn in an area of very steep terrain that is difficult to access, CalFire Assistant Chief Dusty Martin said.

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California wildfire impacts 20,000 residents, evacuations ordered

The Franklin Fire in Malibu, California, has burned over 2,800 acres with zero containment. Officials say about 20,000 residents have been warned and ordered to evacuate the area.

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

California Wildfire Fueled by High Winds Forces Malibu Evacuations

A rapidly intensifying wildfire burning just northwest of Los Angeles forced some residents in Malibu to evacuate as it threatened homes, knocked out power and closed roads in the beach community. The brush fire blaze,

Associated Press · 1d

Wildfire evacuee reflects on wind-driven wildfire in Malibu, California

Thousands of Southern California residents are under evacuation orders and warnings as firefighters battle a wind-driven wildfire in Malibu.

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Franklin Fire nearly doubles to 3,983 acres burned

Southern California's Franklin Fire is being blamed for seven buildings being destroyed as it nearly doubled in size over the ...

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Massive Franklin Fire In Malibu Only 7% Contained – Here’s What We Know

The Franklin Fire in Los Angeles, Calif., which started late Monday night continues to burn and has reached 3,983 acres ...

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With winds dropping and a chance of rain on the horizon, fire danger ebbs in Los Angeles

Light winds, increasing humidity and a chance of rain are forecast to bring relief to the Los Angeles area, helping put a ...

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California's Franklin Fire burning in Malibu captured in videos

Firefighters are working to contain the Franklin Fire that has scorched thousands of acres in Malibu, California, this week.

Why Franklin Fire rages: Science behind Southern California’s extreme conditions

The extreme Franklin Fire in California was burning homes in the Malibu area on Tuesday. Get the science behind why ...

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Fire crews brace for wind shift as they try to halt Franklin fire in Malibu’s tough terrain

Firefighters struggled overnight to gain control over a dangerous fire that burned homes in Malibu and forced thousands from ...

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Franklin fire damages homes in Malibu, California

The Franklin fire burning from the Santa Monica mountains to the Malibu coast in Southern California has damaged or destroyed ...

Franklin Fire Tracker: Path, Forecast as California Blaze Spreads

The Franklin Fire has exploded to more than 2,600 acres, and weather conditions are favorable for rapidly growing flames.

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