Franklin Fire
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| Location |
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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 |
| Ignition | |
| Cause | Under investigation |
The Franklin Fire was a sizeable wildfire that began in Los Angeles County, California during the 2024 California wildfire season.
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]
By December 15, the fire had reached 49% containment with minimal activity reported, and the fire reached full containment on December 18.[3]
Effects
[edit]The Franklin Fire destroyed 20 structures and damaged 28 in Malibu, California.[4]
Evacuations
[edit]The Franklin Fire caused evacuations for the city of Malibu and surrounding areas.[5]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Fire crews brace for wind shift as they try to halt Franklin fire in Malibu's tough terrain".
- ^ "Fire crews brace for wind shift as they try to halt Franklin fire in Malibu's tough terrain".
- ^ "Franklin Fire: Incident Update on 12/15/2024 at 6:27 PM". www.fire.ca.gov. California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire). Retrieved December 18, 2024.
- ^ "Franklin Fire". www.fire.ca.gov. California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire).
- ^ "Franklin Fire Map". app.watchduty.org.
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