On Monday, December 9, a wildfire erupted and began advancing toward nearby communities, prompting mandatory evacuation orders by early Tuesday morning.
The county’s fire department announced that the brush fire stretched for 100 acres at the time of the initial report, and covered mostly the Malibu Canyon.
Fire crews are actively responding to contain the blaze.
Pepperdine University has emphasized that its community should adhere strictly to campus-specific guidelines rather than broader evacuation orders from Malibu or nearby areas.
The flames have also shifted toward the upscale Serra Retreat neighborhood, triggering mandatory evacuation orders for residents.
As authorities prioritize public safety, Los Angeles County has activated the emergency webpage for the wildfire through the Emergency Operations Center.
For updates on evacuation areas and other information, residents are asked to visit alertla.org.
Residents are also encouraged to follow @LACoFDPIO and @LHSLASD on social media for real-time updates and use the hashtag #FranklinFire.