Dick Van Dyke Rescued During Malibu Wildfire Days Before 99th Birthday

The legendary actor was carried to safety by neighbors as the Franklin Fire threatened his home and community.

Dick Van Dyke, 98, was evacuated from his Malibu home after exhausting himself while trying to prepare a fire hose to combat the Franklin Fire.
Three quick-thinking neighbors carried the actor to safety and extinguished a small fire in his guest house, saving both his life and his property.
The Franklin Fire has burned over 4,000 acres, destroyed nine structures, and forced thousands of Malibu residents, including other celebrities like Cher and Mira Sorvino, to evacuate.
Van Dyke and his wife, Arlene Silver, were initially unable to locate their cat, Bobo, during the evacuation but later found him unharmed upon returning home.
Firefighters have made progress containing the blaze, which began on December 9, with officials reporting 20% containment as of December 12.