Franklin Fire
The Franklin Fire was a sizeable wildfire that began in Los Angeles County, California during the 2024 California wildfire season.
Progression
The fire ignited north of Pepperdine University, on Malibu Canyon Road, at approximately 11 p.m. on December 9, 2024.
The fire had reached about 300 acres at around 1:00 a.m. and ran towards Pepperdine University, reaching over 4,000 acres by December 11.
By December 15, the fire had reached 49% containment with minimal activity reported, and the fire reached full containment on December 18.
Effects
The Franklin Fire destroyed 20 structures and damaged 28 in Malibu, California.
Evacuations
The Franklin Fire caused evacuations for the city of Malibu and surrounding areas.
See also
References
- ^ "Fire crews brace for wind shift as they try to halt Franklin fire in Malibu's tough terrain".
- ^ "Fire crews brace for wind shift as they try to halt Franklin fire in Malibu's tough terrain".
- ^ "Franklin Fire: Incident Update on 12/15/2024 at 6:27 PM". www.fire.ca.gov. California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire). Retrieved December 18, 2024.
- ^ "Franklin Fire". www.fire.ca.gov. California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire).
- ^ "Franklin Fire Map". app.watchduty.org.