Franklin Fire Live: Latest updates as Cher and Dick Van Dyke are forced to evacuate
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Franklin Fire Live: Latest updates as Cher and Dick Van Dyke are forced to evacuate

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The fast-spreading Franklin Fire, which broke out Monday evening, has devastated over 3,893 acres of Malibu and prompted widespread evacuations, including for prominent residents like Cher and Dick Van Dyke. At the time of writing, it’s unclear how many other stars who call Malibu home – including Barbra Streisand, Julia Roberts, Lady Gaga, Beyoncé and Jay-Z – have also had to flee. The fire, fueled by strong Santa Ana winds, caused widespread destruction, damaging homes and horse farms and threatening Pepperdine University. As of Wednesday, the fire had destroyed at least seven buildings and damaged several others. More than 1,500 firefighters are working around the clock to bring the blaze under control, but the fire continues to pose a serious threat, particularly in the region’s hilly terrain. Authorities have evacuated around 20,000 people from their homes. Firefighters are still working to contain the flames, but forecasters have warned that while the threat has eased, the strongest winds have not yet passed. Officials remain concerned about the spread of the fire in the coming days, particularly in more mountainous areas. The cause of the Franklin Fire remains under investigation. Authorities have warned that the situation remains uncertain and road closures and security patrols are taking place in affected areas.

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Franklin Fire burns nearly 4,000 acres in Malibu, evacuations continue

According to Cal Fire, the Franklin Fire in Malibu has burned 3,893 acres with no containment reported as of Tuesday.

As the flames continue to spread, evacuation orders and warnings remain in effect for residents in the area.

Firefighters are working to bring the blaze under control, but the fire’s rapid growth has kept authorities on high alert.

Residents in affected areas are urged to follow evacuation instructions and stay informed of the latest updates.

Forest fire in Malibu spreads to 3,000 hectares, destroying several buildings


Franklin Fire



Calfire map of areas in Malibu affected by the Franklin Fire, which started late Monday evening. Thousands of homes have been evacuated as firefighters work to bring the blaze under control.

California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection



Firefighters are battling a major fire in Malibu that has spread across thousands of acres since it broke out on Monday.

The Franklin Fire, which broke out around 11 p.m. PST on Monday along Malibu Canyon Road in the hills north of Pepperdine University, has spread across 3,049 acres in Los Angeles County. The fire is currently not contained and 1,500 firefighters are on duty to extinguish it.

“Today, firefighters actively worked on containment efforts along the fire perimeter,” the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Calfire) said in its latest update released at 9:30 p.m. “The deep and rugged terrain as well as the…” Strong winds and low humidity continue to pose challenges for firefighters. However, firefighters continued to work aggressively to control the fire and protect buildings.

Strong Santa Ana winds have pushed moist air from the Pacific Ocean off land in recent days, contributing to the fire’s rapid spread. The cause of the fire is still unknown.

Read the full story by Aliss Higham on Newsweek.

Celebrities share their whereabouts amid the fire

As the Franklin Fire continues to wreak havoc in Malibu, several celebrities have been forced to evacuate their homes. According to her publicist Liz Rosenberg, who spoke to The New York Times, Cher and her pets moved to a hotel on Monday night.

Barbara Streisand’s representatives are still confirming the whereabouts of the legendary singer, who lives with her husband, actor James Brolin, in a 10,000-square-foot estate in Malibu.

English actress Jane Seymour also evacuated her house in the fire area. In a post on Instagram, Seymour shared her relief that her family was safe and offered support to those still in danger. “My thoughts are with everyone who is still in danger,” Seymour wrote.

Dick Van Dyke confirmed yesterday that he and his wife were “safely evacuated”

Entertainer Dick Van Dyke confirmed in a Facebook post yesterday that he and his wife Arlene Silver were “safely evacuated” amid the raging Franklin Fire in Malibu.

Arlene and I evacuated safely with our animals, with the exception of Bobo, who escaped during the departure. We pray that he is well and that our community at Serra Retreat survives these terrible fires


However, he added that his cat Bobo went missing during the evacuation. He later shared a video in a separate post, writing, “I hope Bobo is okay.”

I hope Bobo is okay, VandyManor


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