A fast-moving wildfire in Malibu forced thousands from their homes, as 700 firefighters battled the Franklin fire, which consumed 2,200 acres and remains uncontained.
Fueled by strong winds, the Franklin fire jumped the Pacific Coast Highway, igniting structures near the historic Malibu Pier, causing frantic escapes by residents.
Students at Pepperdine University were ordered to shelter in place, watching from library windows as the flames approached their campus, prompting a state of emergency.
California's governor secured federal assistance for resources to combat the wildfire, as officials struggled to assess damage and the number of impacted homes remained unknown.
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