The Franklin fire burned more than 2,200 acres overnight, prompting evacuation orders for central and eastern Malibu as it threatened iconic locations like the Malibu pier.
Firefighting efforts were bolstered by slowing winds, allowing firefighters to gain ground despite the forecast of gusts as strong as 60 m.p.h. later.
Pepperdine University issued a shelter-in-place order and suspended operations, advising students and staff to remain indoors as the blaze approached.
Peak wildfire season has arrived, with weather conditions mimicking those of previous dangerous weeks, raising concerns about fire growth and spread.
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