Fanned by strong winds, the fire has prompted evacuations of thousands of residents in Malibu|@100ProofRon|X
The raging Franklin Fire in Malibu has consumed over 3,000 acres with 0% containment as of Tuesday night, according to Los Angeles County Fire and Cal Fire officials, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate yesterday.
Fanned by strong Santa Ana winds, the fire destroyed several structures.
Nearly 60,000 California consumers face power outages, including preventative shutdowns in San Diego County.
Pepperdine University canceled classes and remains under shelter-in-place protocols. All four Malibu schools are closed through Thursday.
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced FEMA aid to bolster firefighting efforts. Arson investigators are investigating the cause.
The fire remains a challenge for firefighters as low humidity continues to fuel the flames. The region has received less rainfall in the past few weeks.