Source of breaking news and analysis, insightful commentary and original reporting, curated and written specifically for the new generation of independent and conservative thinkers.
MALIBU, Calif. — Weather conditions were forecast to improve this week in Southern California, aiding firefighters in their battle against aResidents under evacuation orders and warnings waited anxiously to see whether their properties had been spared by the Franklin Fire, which erupted late Monday and grew to more than 6 square miles by Wednesday morning.
Much of the devastation occurred in Malibu, a community of about 10,000 people on the western edge of Los Angeles renowned for its stunning scenery of seaside bluffs and Zuma Beach featured in Hollywood films. Flames burned near celebrities’ seaside mansions, horse farms andwere forced to shelter in place on campus. Many evacuated their dorms to the library through smoke and ash as flames roared in the canyon nearby.
It was not immediately known how the blaze started. Los Angeles County Fire Department Chief Anthony C. Marrone said a preliminary aerial assessment estimates that seven structures were destroyed and eight structures damaged. Many major fires have burned in Malibu, and there’s now a familiar cycle where once-lush vegetation is charred.Van Dyke, one of many celebrities with homes in Malibu, said he and his wife, Arlene Silver, had evacuated as the fire swept in. The actor turns 99 on Friday. “Arlene and I have safely evacuated with our animals except for Bobo escaped as we were leaving,” said Van Dyke, referring to one of their cats.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
A Malibu wildfire prompts evacuation orders and warnings for 20,000, including Dick Van Dyke, CherWeather conditions were forecasted to improve this week in Southern California and aid firefighters in their battle against a wildfire that’s forced up to 20,000 people from their homes. The blaze has grown to more than 2,800 acres and is 0% contained. It was not immediately known how the so-called Franklin Fire started.
Read more »
A Malibu wildfire prompts evacuation orders and warnings for 20,000, including Dick Van Dyke, CherWeather conditions were forecasted to improve this week in Southern California and aid firefighters in their battle against a wildfire that’s forced up to 20,000 people from their homes.
Read more »
A Malibu wildfire prompts evacuation orders and warnings for 20,000, including Dick Van Dyke, CherWeather conditions were forecasted to improve this week in Southern California and aid firefighters in their battle against a wildfire that’s forced up to 20,000 people from their homes.
Read more »
A Malibu wildfire prompts evacuation orders and warnings for 20,000, including Dick Van Dyke, CherWeather conditions were forecasted to improve this week in Southern California and aid firefighters in their battle against a wildfire that’s forced up to 20,000 people from their homes.
Read more »
Malibu wildfire prompts evacuation orders and warnings for 20,000, including Dick Van Dyke and CherWeather conditions were forecasted to improve this week in Southern California and aid firefighters in their battle against a wildfire that’s forced up to 20,000 people from their homes. The blaze has grown to more than 2,800 acres and is 0% contained. It was not immediately known how the so-called Franklin Fire started.
Read more »
Malibu wildfire prompts evacuation orders and warnings for 20,000It was not immediately known how the blaze started.
Read more »