A raging wildfire in Malibu, California, was 0% contained as of Tuesday evening, having destroyed at least seven structures and ordered tens of thousands to evacuate, according to officials in Los Angeles County.

The blaze, known as the Franklin Fire, has torched more than 3,000 acres in about 24 hours and placed nearly 20,000 people under evacuation orders and warnings.

Seven zones within city limits from the Pacific Coast to the edge of the Malibu Canyon fire are under an evacuation order, which is a lawful order to leave immediately due to life-threatening conditions.

“Over 1,000 first responders from various agencies remain on scene fighting the fire on the ground and in the air. Please heed evacuation orders and warnings,” the Los Angeles County Fire Department wrote on social media.

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According to the city on X, at least seven buildings were destroyed and at least eight were damaged in Malibu. No injuries have been reported at this time.

“Our thoughts are with everyone affected by this devastating event,” the city said in its post.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the fire has caused road closures along Pacific Coast Highway between Topanga Canyon Boulevard and Kanan Dume Road. The road is only open to residents evacuating the area and first responders.

There is also a full closure on Los Virgenes Road at Mulholland Highway, according to the CHP.

In addition to fire personnel, more than 150 deputies were dispatched to help with road closures, evacuations and security patrols, Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna said.

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Firefighters were alerted to the Malibu Canyon wildfire near South Malibu Canyon Road and Francisco Ranch Road around 11 p.m. Monday.

FOX Weather reported that the fire quickly became dangerous due to strong Santa Ana winds, resulting in a red flag warning that remains in effect until Wednesday afternoon.

“The entire fire area remains at risk as long as current warning conditions remain in place,” said LA County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone. “High winds and low humidity continue to pose significant challenges for firefighters along the route and in the air as they battle to contain the fire.”

The fire also prompted Pepperdine University to issue a shelter-in-place order until Wednesday morning. Then school officials will reassess conditions in the community and discuss when it can be lifted.

“Fire activity around the Pepperdine campus in Malibu has decreased significantly as the Franklin Fire has burned most of the fuel immediately surrounding the campus, but some flames are still visible in small areas of the campus.

“Firefighters are still on duty extinguishing existing fires and protecting buildings. Initial analyzes indicate there has been little to no damage to buildings around campus and no injuries have been reported,” Pepperdine said on X late Tuesday evening.

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Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that FEMA has received a firefighting assistance grant to “ensure the availability of vital resources to combat the Malibu fire.”

The grant will help local, state and tribal agencies responding to the fire apply for 75 percent reimbursement of their eligible firefighting costs.

“Firefighters and first responders are working tirelessly to protect lives and property from the Franklin fire,” Newsom said. “California is grateful for this federal support to support these efforts.”

FOX Weather contributed to this report.