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Franklin Fire in Malibu scorches 3,000 acres near Pepperdine University amid dangerous winds, forcing evacuations

The Franklin Fire has burned 3,049 acres in Malibu, prompting evacuations and a shelter-in-place order at the Pepperdine University campus, which has since been lifted.

The New York Times · 23h

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.

Fox News · 1d

Pepperdine students shelter in library, campus center as Malibu fire forces evacuations

A shelter-in-place order for Pepperdine University is in effect until daylight Tuesday as a result of the Franklin Fire in Los Angeles County.

12h

Pepperdine Students Remain on Campus as Fires Approach University

Pepperdine has historically used the shelter-in-place model, according to Gash. With a "strong presence on campus" from the Los Angeles County Fire Department, students are moved to campus buildings ...

14h

Timeline: How a Malibu fire exploded in size, threatened Pepperdine

A timeline shows how the Franklin Fire was initially reported earlier this week and exploded in size during subsequent hours, ...

23h

Franklin fire in Malibu Canyon swells to 3,049 acres, prompting evacuations

A brush fire broke out Monday evening off Malibu Canyon Road in Malibu amid Red Flag conditions prompted by Santa Ana winds.

Students watch from Pepperdine library as Franklin Fire erupts around them

Fueled by blistering Santa Ana winds, the Franklin Fire raged to over 1,800 acres in just a few hours in Malibu.

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