Update: Franklin Fire in Los Angeles County – containment reaches 35%
Franklin Fire initially started 10:50 p.m. Dec. 9 in Los Angeles County. Since its discovery five days ago, it has burned 4,037 acres. As of Saturday morning, a crew of 1,716 firefighters effectively contained 35% of the fire. However, the cause is still under investigation.
Franklin Fire triggers evacuations outside Los Angeles amid 'highest possible' fire danger
Mandatory evacuations are underway outside Los Angeles after the Franklin Fire ignited on Monday night and continues to explode in size. Forecasters had been concerned that the Santa Ana winds would bring the “highest possible” fire danger to the majority of Los Angels and Ventura counties in Southern California.
Firefighters continue to battle Franklin Fire in Malibu which has burned over 4,000 acres and is 7% contained.
Firefighters battling the Franklin Fire in Malibu have gotten a better handle on the destructive wildfire, having had it contained by 35% as of Saturday morning.
The Franklin Fire burning in Malibu, and near Pepperdine University, has grown to more than 4,000 acres with 30% containment. Thousand of people have been forced to evacuate.
Fire personnel are continuing to battle flames while authorities are focused on getting residents safely back in their homes.
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Franklin Fire evacuation orders reduced, road access restored in MalibuEvacuation orders have been reduced to warnings for areas affected by the Franklin Fire, allowing more residents to begin to ...
Pacific Coast Highway reopened Friday as firefighters continue to make progress containing the Franklin Fire in Malibu.
On Friday, the cause of the Franklin Fire remained under investigation, Cal Fire said. Rain was also expected in the region ...
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Over 3,000 evacuees allowed to return home amid Franklin Fire in MalibuFirefighters continue making progress on the Franklin Fire in Malibu, which is now 30% contained after burning more than ...
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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