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. Aided by favorable weather conditions that include increased humidity,

Firefighters Friday continued their efforts to fully douse the Franklin Fire in Malibu, which was smoldering in steep and dangerous terrain, with cooler weather, higher humidity and the absence of strong winds helping minimize the spread of the destructive wildfire that started on Monday.

Containment of the Franklin Fire in Malibu grew to 35% Saturday, while the fire size remained at 4,037 acres, officials said.