Franklin Fire Live: Wildfire in Los Angeles County Expands by 39% Overnight

LA County officials reported a 39% increase in the acreage of the Franklin Fire overnight, with crews trying to contain the blaze. Follow Newsweek's live blog.

A rapidly spreading wildfire has ignited Malibu, the celebrity hotspot in Southern California, prompting road closures and mass evacuations as the fire exploded overnight into Wednesday.The Franklin Fire, which was discovered Monday night, has grown to 3,983 acres with just 7% containment as of Wednesday morning, according to CalFire. The fire, fueled by strong Santa Ana winds and low humidity, has been spreading aggressively, forcing authorities to issue red flag warnings throughout the region.

The Los Angeles County Fire Department reported a significant uptick in fire activity overnight and warned that critical conditions will continue to intensify through the day. Forecasters expect conditions to improve later in the evening, providing some relief to fire crews. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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