The Franklin Fire, which began at around 11 p.m. PST on Monday along Malibu Canyon Road in the hills north of Pepperdine University, has spread throughout 3,049 acres in Los Angeles County. The blaze is currently not at all contained, with 1,500 firefighters working on putting it out.
“Today, firefighters actively worked on containment efforts along the perimeter of the fire,” the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Calfire) said in its latest update, issued at 9:30 p.m. “The deep and rugged terrain, along with the strong winds and low humidity, continue to pose challenges for firefighters. Nevertheless, firefighters continued to aggressively work to control the fire and protect structures.”
Strong Santa Ana winds in recent days have pushed moist air from the Pacific Ocean away from land, contributing to the fire spreading rapidly. The cause of the fire is still unknown.
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