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20,000 People Evacuate, Malibu Coast On Fire

January 26, 2025

The Franklin Fire tore through Malibu, forcing as many as 20,000 people to evacuate. Flames fueled by Santa Ana winds threatened iconic seaside mansions, including some belonging to celebrities, and neared Pepperdine University. The mayor called the event, “A traumatic 20 hours for the city of Malibu.”