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Fast-paced wildfire rages in Malibu area
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A wildfire, known as the Franklin fire, has broken out in California, with over 20,000 residents receiving warnings to evacuate. As of Wednesday morning, the fire had grown to more than 6 square miles and was being battled by over 1,500 firefighters. Strong winds are complicating the efforts to stop the blaze, with forecasters predicting an improvement in weather conditions later in the week. The fire has destroyed seven structures and damaged eight others, with nearly 3,900 acres burned. Fire officials note that the deep and rugged terrain, combined with strong winds and low humidity, pose significant challenges for firefighters.
With the threat of these strong wind gusts in these windier corridors, there will be an increased risk for downed tree limbs and power lines, along with power outages.
The deep and rugged terrain, along with the strong winds and low humidity, continue to pose challenges for firefighters.
It burns, it grows back, and we're resilient and strong.
This has been a traumatic 20 hours for the city of Malibu.
California is grateful for this federal support, which bolsters these efforts. I urge all residents in affected areas to stay alert and follow evacuation orders.
Fire officials and first responders are working relentlessly to protect lives and property from the Franklin Fire.
The safety of our community members are our number one priority.
Fire can be extremely unpredictable and we highly encourage residents in the fire areas to be prepared. Have a plan and heed our evacuation warnings and orders.
There are approximately 20,000 affected citizens under evacuation orders and evacuation warnings.
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sources
- 1.The Times of India
- 2.The Guardian
- 3.DW News
- 4.France 24
- 5.CNA News
- 6.CTV News
- 7.Agence France-Presse
- 8.Associated Press
- 9.KTLA
- 10.Los Angeles Times
perspectives
countries
organizations
- 1.California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
- 2.Pepperdine University
- 3.US National Weather Service
- 4.Boys and Girls Club of Malibu
- 5.Concord Group
- 6.Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
- 7.Facebook
- 8.Federal Emergency Management Agency
- 9.San Diego Gas & Electric
persons
- 1.Dick Van Dyke
- 2.Anthony Marrone
- 3.Dustin Gardner
- 4.Arlene Silver
- 5.Gabrielle Salgado
- 6.Gavin Newsom
- 7.Liz Rosenberg
- 8.Abigail Ballhagen
- 9.Alec Gellis
- 10.Amy Taxin
- 11.Bethany Kronlund
- 12.Bruce Silverstein