Franklin Fire forces evacuations, damages homes in Malibu

Los Angeles County Fire Department firefighters put out hotspots in an area which burned in the Franklin Fire on December 11, 2024 in Malibu, California. The wildfire has scorched 3,800 acres near Pepperdine University, destroying some homes and forcing thousands to evacuate along the coast amid high winds.
Los Angeles County Fire Department firefighters put out hotspots in an area which burned in the Franklin Fire on December 11, 2024 in Malibu, California. The wildfire has scorched 3,800 acres near Pepperdine University, destroying some homes and forcing thousands to evacuate along the coast amid high winds.

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The remnants of a vehicle destroyed by the Franklin Fire burns in Malibu, California, on December 11, 2024. The fire which has sent thousands of people fleeing for safety, including Hollywood celebrities, forged west on December 11, 2024 as firefighters battled to save homes from the blaze. Around 4,000 acres have been charred by the fire since it erupted late December 9 in the hills above Pepperdine University.

The remnants of a vehicle destroyed by the Franklin Fire burns in Malibu, California, on December 11, 2024. The fire which has sent thousands of people fleeing for safety, including Hollywood celebrities, forged west on December 11, 2024 as firefighters battled to save homes from the blaze. Around 4,000 acres have been charred by the fire since it erupted late December 9 in the hills above Pepperdine University.

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A Los Angeles County Fire Department firefighter works to put out hotspots at a home destroyed in the Franklin Fire on December 11, 2024 in Malibu, California. The wildfire has scorched 3,800 acres near Pepperdine University and destroyed some homes, forcing thousands to evacuate along the coast amid high winds.
A Los Angeles County Fire Department firefighter works to put out hotspots at a home destroyed in the Franklin Fire on December 11, 2024 in Malibu, California. The wildfire has scorched 3,800 acres near Pepperdine University and destroyed some homes, forcing thousands to evacuate along the coast amid high winds.

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The remnants of a home destroyed by the Franklin Fire burns in Malibu, California, on December 11, 2024. The fire which has sent thousands of people fleeing for safety, including Hollywood celebrities, forged west on December 11, as firefighters battled to save homes from the blaze. Around 4,000 acres have been charred by the fire since it erupted late December 9 in the hills above Pepperdine University.

The remnants of a home destroyed by the Franklin Fire burns in Malibu, California, on December 11, 2024. The fire which has sent thousands of people fleeing for safety, including Hollywood celebrities, forged west on December 11, as firefighters battled to save homes from the blaze. Around 4,000 acres have been charred by the fire since it erupted late December 9 in the hills above Pepperdine University.

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Smoke rises from the ruins of a home destroyed in the Franklin Fire on December 11, 2024 in Malibu, California. The wildfire has scorched 3,800 acres near Pepperdine University and destroyed some homes, forcing thousands to evacuate along the coast amid high winds.
Smoke rises from the ruins of a home destroyed in the Franklin Fire on December 11, 2024 in Malibu, California. The wildfire has scorched 3,800 acres near Pepperdine University and destroyed some homes, forcing thousands to evacuate along the coast amid high winds.

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Firefighters fight the Franklin Fire while it burns in the Pacific Coast Highway in the morning on December 11, 2024 near Malibu, California. The wildfire has scorched 3,800 acres near Pepperdine University prompting evacuations along the coast amid high winds with some homes destroyed.
Firefighters fight the Franklin Fire while it burns in the Pacific Coast Highway in the morning on December 11, 2024 near Malibu, California. The wildfire has scorched 3,800 acres near Pepperdine University prompting evacuations along the coast amid high winds with some homes destroyed.

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The wind whips embers from the trees as the Franklin Fire burns in Malibu, California, on December 10, 2024.
The wind whips embers from the trees as the Franklin Fire burns in Malibu, California, on December 10, 2024.

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A firefighter aircraft drops fire retardant as the Franklin Fire continues to burn on December 10, 2024 near Malibu, California. The wildfire has scorched over 2800 acres near Pepperdine University prompting evacuations along the coast amid high winds with some homes destroyed.
A firefighter aircraft drops fire retardant as the Franklin Fire continues to burn on December 10, 2024 near Malibu, California. The wildfire has scorched over 2800 acres near Pepperdine University prompting evacuations along the coast amid high winds with some homes destroyed.

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Firefighter trucks are parked as smoke billows from the Franklin Fire in Malibu, California, on December 10, 2024.
Firefighter trucks are parked as smoke billows from the Franklin Fire in Malibu, California, on December 10, 2024.

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Smoke billows as the Franklin Fire burns in Malibu, California, on December 10, 2024.
Smoke billows as the Franklin Fire burns in Malibu, California, on December 10, 2024.

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Smoke rises from a burnt structure as the Franklin Fire burns in Malibu, California, on December 10, 2024.
Smoke rises from a burnt structure as the Franklin Fire burns in Malibu, California, on December 10, 2024.

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Firefighters watch as the Franklin Fire burns in Malibu, California, on December 10, 2024.
Firefighters watch as the Franklin Fire burns in Malibu, California, on December 10, 2024.

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Flames and smoke rise behind structures as the Franklin Fire burns in Malibu, California, on December 10, 2024.
Flames and smoke rise behind structures as the Franklin Fire burns in Malibu, California, on December 10, 2024.

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Flames and smoke rise as the Franklin Fire burns in Malibu, California, on December 10, 2024.
Flames and smoke rise as the Franklin Fire burns in Malibu, California, on December 10, 2024.

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The Franklin Fire burns near a building on Dec. 10, 2024 on Malibu, California. The wildfire has scorched 1,800 acres near Pepperdine University prompting evacuations along the coast amid high winds with some structures destroyed.
The Franklin Fire burns near a building on Dec. 10, 2024 on Malibu, California. The wildfire has scorched 1,800 acres near Pepperdine University prompting evacuations along the coast amid high winds with some structures destroyed.

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A firefighter sprays water as the Franklin Fire burns near a building on Dec. 10, 2024 on Malibu, California. The wildfire has scorched 1,800 acres near Pepperdine University prompting evacuations along the coast amid high winds with some structures destroyed.
A firefighter sprays water as the Franklin Fire burns near a building on Dec. 10, 2024 on Malibu, California. The wildfire has scorched 1,800 acres near Pepperdine University prompting evacuations along the coast amid high winds with some structures destroyed.

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A firefighter sprays water as the Franklin Fire burns on Dec. 10, 2024 on Malibu, California. The wildfire has scorched 1,800 acres near Pepperdine University prompting evacuations along the coast amid high winds with some structures destroyed.
A firefighter sprays water as the Franklin Fire burns on Dec. 10, 2024 on Malibu, California. The wildfire has scorched 1,800 acres near Pepperdine University prompting evacuations along the coast amid high winds with some structures destroyed.

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A firefighter pulls a water hose as the Franklin Fire burns palm trees near a building on Dec. 10, 2024 in Malibu, California. The wildfire has scorched 1,800 acres near Pepperdine University prompting evacuations along the coast amid high winds with some structures destroyed.
A firefighter pulls a water hose as the Franklin Fire burns palm trees near a building on Dec. 10, 2024 in Malibu, California. The wildfire has scorched 1,800 acres near Pepperdine University prompting evacuations along the coast amid high winds with some structures destroyed.

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Firefighters work as the Franklin Fire burns near a building on Dec. 10, 2024 in Malibu, California. The wildfire has scorched 1,800 acres near Pepperdine University prompting evacuations along the coast amid high winds with some structures destroyed.
Firefighters work as the Franklin Fire burns near a building on Dec. 10, 2024 in Malibu, California. The wildfire has scorched 1,800 acres near Pepperdine University prompting evacuations along the coast amid high winds with some structures destroyed.

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Firefighters work as the Franklin Fire burns on Dec. 10, 2024 in Malibu, California. The wildfire has scorched 1,800 acres near Pepperdine University prompting evacuations along the coast amid high winds with some structures destroyed.
Firefighters work as the Franklin Fire burns on Dec. 10, 2024 in Malibu, California. The wildfire has scorched 1,800 acres near Pepperdine University prompting evacuations along the coast amid high winds with some structures destroyed.

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