Firefighters continue to battle the flames of a 2,200-acre wildfire that triggered evacuation orders and led Pepperdine University to issue a shelter-in-place order late Monday in Malibu as high winds hit the Southland due to a red flag warning.

The blaze, dubbed the Franklin Fire, was reported sometime around 11:15 p.m. on Malibu Canyon Road, north of Francisco Ranch Road. Due to the fire, Malibu Canyon Road between Pacific Coast Highway and Mulholland Highway remains closed until further notice.

A press conference is expected at 8 a.m. at the LA County Fire Department’s Zuma Beach Lifeguard Tower in Malibu.

A mandatory evacuation order is in effect for areas east of Malibu Canyon Road and south of Piuma Road, as well as the Serra Retreat area.

Sheriff’s deputies went door-to-door alerting residents to evacuate.

As of Tuesday morning, all schools in the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District are closed due to the Franklin fire.

For additional road closures, visit the LA County Public Works website.

According to Caltrans, the Pacific Coast Highway is closed. except during evacuations, between Topanga Canyon Blvd and Corral Canyon Road.

On Tuesday morning, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office gave up

The National Weather Service said north to northeast winds could potentially increase to 30 to 40 mph during the firefight, with gusts possibly reaching 65 mph overnight. According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, the fire is burning east and moving toward the top of Piuma Road.

In a social media post, Pepperdine University announced that it has activated its shelter-in-place protocol.

“All community members on the Malibu campus are directed to seek shelter at the Tyler Campus Center or Payson Library,” the university said in its post. “Despite any evacuation orders from the City of Malibu or surrounding areas, the University community should follow the University’s guidance.”

The City of Malibu announced that the Palisades Recreation Center, located on Alma Real Dr. 851, a large evacuation point for animals has been set up. There is a large animal shelter at Pierce College in Woodland Hills.

Due to the fire, LA County has activated an emergency website to keep residents updated on the fire. To stay up to date with the county’s latest information on the fire, click here.

A spokeswoman for L.A. Mayor Karen Bass said her office was aware of the fire.

“Mayor Karen Bass’ office is monitoring the fire in Malibu and encourages Angelenos to follow the guidance of public safety officials,” the representative said in a statement.

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