Malibu Wildfire Updates: Latest News, Impact, and Safety Tips for Residents"

Strong winds led the fire in Malibu to grow, while a fire in Franklin burned at least seven buildings

During a day of red flag warnings, the Franklin Fire started Monday night in Malibu and burnt hundreds of acres along the coast of Los Angeles County.

Cell towers in Franklin could sustain damage as a result of the fire.

Anthony Marrone, the fire chief for Los Angeles County, said he thinks the Franklin Fire has harmed the "cell towers and cellular infrastructure" in Malibu. Continued power disruptions might make matters worse, Marrone said. There have been numerous reports of cellphone service outages in the impacted area. Marrone said that he had trouble utilizing his three smartphones. In order to enhance cellular connection at the Franklin Fire site, Los Angeles County fire authorities also said they had set up a mobile cellular unit, also referred to as a portable cell tower.

Because of the Franklin fire, some parts of Malibu's Pacific Coast Highway will stay blocked.

Because of the continued threat posed by the Franklin Fire in the Malibu area, officials have announced that Mulholland Highway will stay blocked at Las Virgenes Road. Additionally, between Topanga Canyon and Kanan Dume Road, the Pacific Coast Highway will continue to be restricted to both cars and passengers, according to Caltrans.

Malibu's signal light operation was interrupted by a power failure

Due to power outages brought on by SoCal Edison, drivers in Malibu should exercise additional caution when driving because some traffic signal lights may not be working. The municipal claims that because of the continuing fires, the utility provider has put the coastal hamlet on a public safety power shutoff. When power will be restored by SoCal Edison is unknown. The city of Malibu issued the following statement: "Residents should monitor emergency information using handheld and car radios on AM/FM channels and 99.1 FM KBUU, which will function even during the power outage."

The Franklin fire in Malibu is spreading rapidly, affecting over 20,000 people and destroying at least seven buildings."

The Franklin Fire spread slightly Tuesday night, consuming more than 2,800 acres of land in Malibu and burning at least seven buildings in its path, according to Los Angeles County officials on Tuesday. Although firefighters were actively combating the fire, investigators could not give a precise number. However, according to aerial footage, Los Angeles County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone believed that eight structures were damaged and at least seven had been destroyed. As damage assessment teams completed their checks on Wednesday, Marrone said, a more precise total would be revealed.

While over 1,500 firefighters were sent to the Franklin Fire, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department conducted 32 operations in the Malibu region, including security patrols, road closures, and evacuations, according to Captain Jennifer Seetoo.

At least seven buildings were destroyed and eight more were damaged in the Franklin fire tragedy.

While it is difficult to estimate the number of residences affected by the Franklin Fire, at least some buildings have been destroyed, and eight more have been damaged, according to Los Angeles County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone. More than 1,500 firefighters were sent in to contain the Franklin Fire, according to Marrone. Additionally, he stated that 2,862 acres of land have been burnt by the fire.

Malibu's fire has engulfed more than 2,800 acres; evacuation is required; just a "minimal" number of homes have been burned.

The Franklin Fire in Malibu, which was started by strong Santa Ana winds, has already burned over 2,800 acres, and firefighters have managed to contain it to zero percent so far, according to a Cal Fire report on Tuesday. Fire officials claimed that although almost 2,000 buildings are under mandatory evacuation orders, just a "minimal" number of dwellings have been damaged and no injuries have been reported. Investigations are underway to determine the cause of the fire. The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District reported that all of its Malibu schools were closed on Tuesday. Whether they will reopen on Wednesday is uncertain.

Dick Van Dyke, one of the numerous famous people who reside in Malibu, told the Associated Press that he and his wife, Arlene Silver, were able to flee safely when the fire started. "Arlene and I got out safely with our animals, except for Bobo, who got left behind as we left," Van Dyke said, referring to one of his cats. We pray for his well-being and the safety of our Serra Retreat community from these horrific fires. On Friday, Van Dyke celebrated his 99th birthday. The Santa Ana fire, which has grown to 2,600 acres due to strong winds, has not yet been contained, according to Cal Fire's report on Tuesday.

Only a "minimal" number of residences have been destroyed, according to officials, despite the fact that over 2,000 buildings have been ordered to evacuate. "We do not yet have details on the numbers, but we know that homes have been damaged or destroyed," the city of Malibu said in a statement. Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone impacted, and we will do everything in our power to aid in their recuperation." The cause of the fire is being investigated, and there have been no reports of injuries. Although classes and the day's final exams were canceled, Pepperdine University authorities earlier today removed its campus shelter-in-place policy for individuals who were on campus. If things become worse, officials said, the institution might reintroduce shelter-in-place procedures.

The city said that the Palisades Recreation Center, located at 851 Alma Real Drive, has been transformed into an evacuation center and is now open. It can accommodate large animals and accept dogs in baskets or carriers. Additionally, Pierce College in Woodland Hills (6201 Winnetka Avenue, Victory Boulevard) offers shelter for large animals.