On Monday, December 9, a wildfire erupted and began advancing toward nearby communities, prompting mandatory evacuation orders by early Tuesday morning.
The county’s fire department announced that this incident is a 100-acre brush fire covering mostly the Malibu Canyon.
They have issued mandatory evacuation orders for areas east of Malibu Canyon Road and south of Piuma Road.
Fire crews are actively responding to contain the blaze.
Very dry winds have also caused the wildfire to spread quickly toward Pepperdine University, which has activated its shelter-in-place protocol.
The university management announced on its Facebook page, “All community members on the Malibu campus are directed to shelter in place in the Tyler Campus Center or Payson Library.”
Pepperdine University has emphasized that its community should adhere strictly to campus-specific guidelines rather than broader evacuation orders from Malibu or nearby areas.
The shelter-in-place protocol, approved and coordinated with the Los Angeles County Fire, ensures the campus remains a safe haven even when surrounding areas evacuate.
The flames have also shifted toward the upscale Serra Retreat neighborhood, triggering mandatory evacuation orders for residents.
As authorities prioritize public safety, Los Angeles County has activated the emergency webpage for the wildfire through the Emergency Operations Center.
For updates on evacuation areas and other information, visit residents are asked to visit alertla.org.
Residents are also encouraged to follow @LACoFDPIO and @LHSLASD on social media for real-time updates and use the hashtag #FranklinFire.
