The Franklin fire, breaking out under conditions primed for disaster, was somewhat mitigated by easing winds, allowing effective aerial firefighting efforts that helped protect homes.
Despite the fire growing to 2,700 acres, Malibu experienced only moderate property damage and no major injuries reported, contrasting with previous catastrophic fires in the region.
Forecasters issued a rare fire weather warning as powerful Santa Ana winds were expected to exacerbate fire conditions, but thankfully, the winds eased after the initial outbreak.
Meteorologist Mike Wofford noted that the winds had peaked at 45 mph, which is considerably less compared to the extreme winds seen in other recent destructive fires.
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