Franklin Fire
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| Franklin Fire | |
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| Coordinates | 34°03′48″N 118°41′47″W / 34.06343°N 118.69642°W |
| Statistics | |
| Burned area | 4,037 acres (1,634 ha; 6 sq mi; 16 km2) |
| Impacts | |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Non-fatal injuries | 0 |
| Structures destroyed | 20 |
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| Cause | Under investigation |
The Franklin Fire is an active wildfire burning in Los Angeles County, California. The fire began on December 9 and is 56% contained as of December 16.
Progression
[edit]The fire ignited north of Pepperdine University, on Malibu Canyon Road, at approximately 11 p.m. on December 9, 2024.[1]
The fire had reached about 300 acres at around 1:00 a.m. and ran towards Pepperdine University, reaching over 4,000 acres by December 11.[2] The fire is now 56% contained as of December 16, 2024.
Effects
[edit]The Franklin Fire has destroyed at least 20 structures and damaged 28 as of December 16.[3]
Evacuations
[edit]The Franklin Fire caused evacuations for the city of Malibu and surrounding areas.[4]
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