MALIBU—On Tuesday, December 10, the Franklin Fire is leading to some evacuations in the city of Malibu. The Los Angeles County Fire Department posted on Twitter, “3RD ALARM BRUSH FIRE | FS88 | Malibu Canyon Rd & Station Boundary #Malibu | #LACoFD units are on-scene of a 100 acre fire. There is a mandatory evacuation order east of Malibu Canyon Rd and South of Piuma Rd as well as the Serra Retreat area.”
The blaze started near Pepperdine University and has spread 1,822.4 acres of land, according to CalFire. The city of Malibu posted on its X page, on December 10 that as of 3 a.m. the Franklin Fire has spread south across PCH to Malibu Road near Webb Way, and across PCH into the Malibu Pier area.
Malibu Pier and other structures are impacted by the blaze. Structures are impacted on Malibu Knolls Road and Sweetwater Canyon. Parts of Malibu had power shutoff as firefighters battled flames.
The LAFD reported a brush fire is currently burning in Malibu and is wholly in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County Fire Department. The LAFD has three strike teams enroute (15 fire engines with 3 battalion chiefs) to provide immediate assistance.
The LASD reported that the Malibu/Lost Hills Area soft road closures are in place to limit access to Topanga Canyon Blvd. Only local traffic (residents) or designated vehicles may enter. This is to ensure safety and enable swift evacuations if needed.
Closure Points:
1️.Topanga Canyon Blvd / Mulholland Dr (closed southbound)
2️. Old Topanga Canyon Rd / Mulholland Hwy (closed southbound)
3️. Topanga Canyon Blvd / Pacific Coast Hwy (closed northbound)
Stay safe and follow all traffic controls.
As of 12 p.m. on December 12, the LA County reported that the Franklin Fire has grown to 2,600 acres, and continues to impact Malibu, Topanga Canyon, and surrounding communities. The LA County government office is actively monitoring the situation with updates from first responders and local leaders.
Evacuation orders have been issued South of Piuma Road, North of PCH, East of Los Virgenes Road and Malibu Road, and West of Carbon Beach Terrace.
Evacuation warnings include areas east of Las Virgenes between Mulholland Highway to the north and Piuma Road to the South; between Stunt Road to the north and Los Flores to the South; east of Carbon Beach Terrace; west of Old Malibu Road; north of Pacific Crest highway to the evacuation order boundary; and Topanga Zone 8 and 10.
By Trevor