Malibu’s Franklin Fire has now spread over more than 4,000 acres, according to Cal Fire. The 4,031-acre blaze is still 7 percent contained. Here’s how to help people affected by the fire ...

The Franklin fire in Malibu continued to grow, swelling to more than 4,000 acres by Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 11, as strong winds pushed the flames toward the west and down to the coast.

The Franklin fire in Malibu continued to grow, swelling to more than 4,000 acres by Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 11, as strong winds pushed the flames toward the west and down to the coast.

The Franklin Fire was reported just before 11 p.m. Monday in the area of Malibu Canyon Road north of Pacific Coast Highway. The blaze has since grown to 4,037 acres and containment stands at 30%.

The Franklin Fire burning in the Malibu area has grown to nearly 4,000 acres as of Wednesday, according to Cal Fire. The fire first began on Monday night, growing to over 2,000 acres by Tuesday.

Containment of the Franklin Fire in Malibu grew to 35% Saturday, while the fire size remained at 4,037 acres, officials said. We're now home to seven San Diego Community Newspaper Group newspapers.

Containment of the Franklin Fire in Malibu grew to 63% Tuesday, while the fire size remained at 4,037 acres, officials said. Firefighters have been making steady progress since the fire erupted ...

Vegetation around the Phillips Theme Tower at Pepperdine University is scorched by the Franklin fire in Malibu on Dec. 10, 2024. (Photo by Jae C. Hong/Associated Press) ...