The Franklin Fire in Malibu has prompted evacuation orders, school closures and road closures.
Today's breaking news on wildfires in California, SoCal and Los Angeles. Here is the latest on fires now, including breaking developments, public safety information, maps, video and longterm outlooks.Fire crews continue to battle the Franklin Fire in the Malibu area on Thursday, which has now burned over 4,000 acres.The fire is now burning 4,037 acres and is only 7% contained. It first began Monday night, prompting road closures, school cancellations and evacuations.
Roads to the Malibu campus remain closed with law enforcement manning roadblocks as firefighters continue to battle the Franklin Fire. The latest road conditions are available atAccording to the California Highway Patrol - West Valley, Pacific Coast Highway is closed between Topanga Canyon Boulevard and Kanan Dume Road.
Another shelter that is open is located at the Calabasas Community Center at 27040 Malibu Hills Road in Calabasas. A shelter for small animals has been set up at the Agoura Animal Care Center, located at 29525 Agoura Road in Agoura Hills.
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