Franklin Fire 30% contained; 4,037 acres burned
California firefighters managed to get the Malibu-area Franklin Fire 30% contained and away from homes on Friday despite its rolling into steep canyon terrain that makes it more difficult to reach.
Firefighters up containment of California wildfire that has burned over 4,000 acres
A raging wildfire fire fanned by strong Santa Ana winds has spread to nearly 4,000 acres in Malibu, California.
Franklin Fire pets find shelter as blaze burns over 4,000 acres near Los Angeles
Pets forced to evacuate by the Franklin Fire in Malibu have found shelter at the Agoura Animal Care Center. The fire stands at 20% containment as of Thursday.
Update: Franklin Fire in Los Angeles County – containment reaches 32%
Franklin Fire initially started 10:50 p.m. Dec. 9 in Los Angeles County. Since its discovery four days ago, it has burned 4,037 acres. As of Friday evening, a crew of 1,708 firefighters effectively contained 32% of the fire.
Franklin Fire in Malibu Containment Increases to 30%
The Franklin Fire in Malibu is smoldering in steep and dangerous terrain Friday and cooler weather, higher humidity and the absence of strong winds are helping firefighters minimize the spread of the destructive wildfire that started on Monday.
Franklin fire didn’t grow but containment rises to 30%
Fire personnel are continuing to battle flames while authorities are focused on getting residents safely back in their homes.
Containment growing in over 4,000-acre fire burning in Malibu
A wind-driven wildfire burning in Malibu grew by hundreds of acres overnight but crews have managed to gain some containment Thursday. The Franklin Fire remains a major threat to homes and prompted the evacuation of the Malibu Beach RV park on the 25800 block of Pacific Coast Highway.
PCH reopens, evacuation orders lifted in Malibu as improving weather aids fight against Franklin fire
All mandatory evacuation orders were lifted in Malibu on Friday as cooler temperatures, rising humidity and slower winds ...
Crews enter 5th day battling Franklin Fire in Malibu: See map of damage, destruction
On Friday, the cause of the Franklin Fire remained under investigation, Cal Fire said. Rain was also expected in the region ...
In Malibu's Franklin Fire, all evacuations lifted after wildfire scorches over 4,000 acres
Firefighters continue to battle Franklin Fire in Malibu which has burned over 4,000 acres and is 7% contained.
With bone-dry conditions, Southern California high fire danger could linger into the new year
By this time of year, Southern California has usually had some measurable rainfall and Santa Ana winds have typically died ...
Malibu Fire Reminds Residents of the Perils of Living in Paradise
Firefighters in Southern California on Wednesday began to contain a fire that erupted in Malibu late Monday night and has ...
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.
Malibu fire evacuees start returning home as blaze now 30% contained
Some 3,700 evacuees from the Malibu wildfire returned home on Thursday as firefighters made progress in battling the blaze ...
Cross overlooking Malibu offers hope to Pepperdine University after surviving Franklin Fire
Perched atop a hill overlooking the beach community of Malibu, a white cross has become an enduring symbol of hope and ...
Historic Bidwell Mansion in Chico destroyed by fire, Californians mourn loss
The Bidwell Mansion was built by John Bidwell in the 1860s. John and his wife Annie entertained guests in the mansion, like ...