City officials said the fire sparked about three miles north of Pacific Coast Highway, and that the cause was not immediately clear.
At around 3 a.m., Malibu officials reported that the fire had spread south over PCH, threatening structures by Malibu Pier, Malibu Road, Malibu Knolls and Sweetwater Mesa.
But by 1 a.m., anyone on campus was told to relocate to the campus center or library.
But by 4:30 p.m., students on the Malibu campus were required to shelter in place overnight at the Tyler Campus Center or Payson Library due to power outages.
City officials warned more signals may go out.
This is a work in progress and will be revised. You can check here for the most recent information regarding the fire.
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In Malibu, a rapidly spreading brush fire spread to over 3,000 acres by Tuesday night due to strong winds and a high risk of fire. Authorities asked residents and visitors to stay away from the area, warning that the fire “continues to pose a significant threat.”.
According to Jennifer Seetoo, captain with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, there are evacuation orders and warnings in effect for about 20,000 people. As firefighters operate in difficult conditions, Malibu schools are closed, and the Pacific Coast Highway—the primary route in and out—is closed.
L. . 1. During a press conference on Tuesday night, County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath stated that authorities will make every effort to assist citizens in navigating this emergency.
She said, “Remember that you are not alone.”. “We are here to support you and will make sure you are safe and have the tools and assistance you require to get well. “.”.
what we currently understand.
Just before eleven p.m., the Franklin Fire broke out. M. according to L., close to Station Boundary and Malibu Canyon Road. A. . fire officials from the county. About three miles north of Pacific Coast Highway, the fire started, according to city officials, though the cause was not immediately known.
around three in the morning. m. According to Malibu officials, the fire has spread south over PCH, endangering buildings near Sweetwater Mesa, Malibu Pier, Malibu Road, and Malibu Knolls. By Tuesday night, Serra, Civic Center, and other central Malibu neighborhoods were under threat.
The campus was “experiencing a power outage” as a result of the fire, according to the Pepperdine University student newspaper, which also stated that school officials had issued a warning at 11:30 p.m. A. that the fire might spread to 100 acres. Student journalists revealed an hour later that the university had not implemented the school’s fire safety procedure, which calls for shelter-in-place orders. However, by 1 a.m. A. All individuals on campus were instructed to move to the library or campus center.
Around 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Pepperdine officials declared that the fire’s worst had passed and lifted the shelter-in-place order. m. However, by 4:30 p.m. M. There were power outages on the Malibu campus, forcing students to spend the night at the Tyler Campus Center or Payson Library.
For the remainder of this week, Seaver College has canceled its on-campus final exams.
The evacuation of City Hall began at 1 a.m. M. as the building is surrounded by brush that is burning from the fire. City Hall in Calabasas has activated the city’s Emergency Operations Center.
Because of the red flag warning, Placerita Canyon and the Malibu Library are closed. “All programs, meetings, and events are suspended until further notice,” the city said, adding that City Hall, parks, and facilities are also closed.
In addition, SoCal Edison’s outage map showed that the fire activity had left large areas of the region without power. Malibu Mayor Doug Stewart stated during a press conference Tuesday night that nearly 25 square miles are without power.
To save water and ensure that firefighters have enough supplies, residents are being urged to immediately stop outdoor irrigation.
There was reason to be concerned that the fire might spread over night. According to officials with the National Weather Service, winds were predicted “to increase to 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 65 mph.”. Simultaneously, low humidity was predicted, creating ideal conditions for destructive fires.
Authorities had issued a warning that through at least Wednesday, there is a particularly high risk of fire.
Gov. At a press conference on Tuesday, Gavin Newsom acknowledged the hundreds of firefighters battling the fire.
According to him, “fire season is not a season.”. The state of California is open all year round. “”.
essentials.
Number of acres: 3,049 as of Tuesday night.
Zero percent containment.
According to preliminary reports from the air, seven structures were destroyed.
Aircraft preliminary reports indicate that eight structures were damaged.
Note: On Wednesday, damage inspection teams will assist in obtaining a more precise count.
There were no deaths.
No injuries were sustained.
There are over 1,500 firefighters on staff.
evacuations. .
The following evacuations are required as of Tuesday afternoon, according to the City of Malibu.
According to CalFire, MAL-C111, MAL-C112, MCR-U021A, RMB-U030, SDP-U029-A, and MAL-C113-A (see map below).
A mandatory evacuation is when law enforcement issues an order for people to leave right away because there is a serious risk to their lives or property. “The L.”. a. The county sheriff’s office is knocking on people’s doors.
At Zuma Beach, an emergency information and supplies station has been established to provide first aid, food, water, and updates.
Alerts for evacuation.
CalFire lists the following: MTN-U028, SDP-U029-B, SSM-U010, TOP-U008, VST-U022, MAL-C113, MAL-C113-B, MAL-C113-C, MCR-U021-B.
The city of Malibu has advised people who depend on medical devices, have disabilities, are elderly and have mobility issues, or own horses to think about leaving the area.
shelter for refugees.
(small pets welcome in carriers and crates) Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District facility, 2802 Fourth Street, Santa Monica.
27040 Malibu Hills Road, Calabasas is the address of the Calabasas Community Center.
This is to inform you that the Pacific Palisades Recreation Center is currently closed.
tiny shelter for evacuating animals.
Agoura Hills, 29525 Agoura Road, Agoura Animal Care Center.
large facility for evacuating animals.
The address of Pierce College is 6201 Winnetka Avenue at Victory Boulevard in Woodland Hills.
closures of roads.
According to Caltrans District 7, the Pacific Coast Highway is closed between Topanga Canyon Blvd. and Kanan Dume Road, with the exception of evacuation routes.
Paradise Cove, PCH, and Malibu Canyon all have traffic signals. There could be more signals sent out, city officials warned.
From Mulholland to Lost Hills, take Las Virgenes Road.
Refer to the extra L. 1. county-wide road closures.
closures of schools.
Using the continued fire risks and power outages as justification, Malibu officials closed all schools on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
In a statement to families and employees, Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District superintendent Antonio Shelton stated that Webster Elementary School experienced “significant damage” to its electrical grid in addition to minor exterior and smoke damage.
“We value the continuation of learning, so we never take the decision to close schools lightly,” Shelton said in a statement. We are mourning the loss of our SMMUSD employees and families, and we are beginning to learn about the effects of this fire and the property that was destroyed. “.”.
Before students return to campus, he said, all four schools will undergo an urgent professional restoration and cleaning.
Hotel savings and help.
Customers who are suffering from a prolonged outage can apply for assistance through SoCal Edison’s program. Hotels that participate and are within 20 miles of an outage can take advantage of the special rates. These are the hotels that are listed.
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