Franklin Fire

Franklin Fire
Date(s)	December 9, 2024 (2024-12-09) – December 18, 2024 (2024-12-18) (9 days)
Location	Los Angeles County, Southern California, United States
Coordinates	34.06343°N 118.69642°W / 34.06343; -118.69642
Statistics
Burned area	4,037 acres (1,634 ha; 6 sq mi; 16 km^2)
Impacts
Deaths	0
Non-fatal injuries	0
Structures destroyed	20
Ignition
Cause	Under investigation

The Franklin Fire was a sizeable wildfire that began in Los Angeles County, California during the 2024 California wildfire season.

Progression

The fire ignited north of Pepperdine University, on Malibu Canyon Road, at approximately 11 p.m. on December 9, 2024.[1]

The fire had reached about 300 acres at around 1:00 a.m. and ran towards Pepperdine University, reaching over 4,000 acres by December 11.[2]

By December 15, the fire had reached 49% containment with minimal activity reported, and the fire reached full containment on December 18.[3]

Effects

The Franklin Fire destroyed 20 structures and damaged 28 in Malibu, California.[4]

Evacuations

The Franklin Fire caused evacuations for the city of Malibu and surrounding areas.[5]

See also

• Glossary of wildfire terms
• List of California wildfires
• 2024 California wildfires

References

1. "Fire crews brace for wind shift as they try to halt Franklin fire in Malibu's tough terrain".
2. "Fire crews brace for wind shift as they try to halt Franklin fire in Malibu's tough terrain".
3. "Franklin Fire: Incident Update on 12/15/2024 at 6:27 PM". www.fire.ca.gov. California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire). Retrieved December 18, 2024.
4. "Franklin Fire". www.fire.ca.gov. California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire).
5. "Franklin Fire Map". app.watchduty.org.