Maps: Tracking the Franklin Fire in Malibu, Calif.
Posted on 12/11/2024
A wildfire in Malibu, Calif., was burning along the Pacific coastline near Los Angeles on Tuesday, forcing evacuations and burning more than 2,200 acres overnight, according to California fire officials.
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The blaze broke out in an area notorious for fast-spreading wildfires, where the dangerous Santa Ana winds meet the scrub-filled canyons of the Santa Monica Mountains. It has since spread to burn thousands of acres and is threatening populated areas near the Pacific coast.
Areas around Malibu were under evacuation orders, and evacuation warnings — alerts issued in areas of potential danger for people who might need more time to leave — were also in place. As many as 18,000 people and 8,000 structures were affected, according to public officials.
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The blaze broke out in an area notorious for fast-spreading wildfires, where the dangerous Santa Ana winds meet the scrub-filled canyons of the Santa Monica Mountains. It has since spread to burn thousands of acres and is threatening populated areas near the Pacific coast.
Areas around Malibu were under evacuation orders, and evacuation warnings — alerts issued in areas of potential danger for people who might need more time to leave — were also in place. As many as 18,000 people and 8,000 structures were affected, according to public officials.
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