Malibu's Franklin Fire Burns Over 4,000 Acres, Forcing Mass Evacuations

The wildfire has destroyed at least seven properties, displaced 20,000 residents, and remains only 7% contained as firefighters battle strong winds and low humidity.

• The Franklin Fire, which began on Monday night near Pepperdine University, has scorched over 4,000 acres and remains largely uncontained at 7%.
• Approximately 20,000 people, including celebrities like Dick Van Dyke, Cher, and Cindy Crawford, have been evacuated from their Malibu homes as the fire threatens thousands of structures.
• Firefighters, supported by aerial water and retardant drops, are struggling to contain the blaze due to rugged terrain, strong Santa Ana winds, and low humidity levels.
• Pepperdine University implemented its fire safety plan, keeping students and staff in fire-resistant buildings, while nearby neighborhoods faced mandatory evacuation orders.
• Officials cite climate change and poor land management practices as contributing factors to the severity of California's wildfire season, which has intensified in recent years.

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