The Latest Breaking News from Malibu

Multimillion-dollar properties, some owned by Hollywood celebrities, were in the path of the blaze, which exploded late Monday, fanned by powerful winds and tinder-dry brush. Firefighters were unable to get a foothold in the steep canyons that surround the tony enclave near Los Angeles, where towering flames blanketed the air…

A ferocious fire tore through Malibu, California, on Tuesday, destroying homes and forcing thousands to evacuate one of the most sought-after areas in the United States.

The Franklin Fire had spread more then 2,200 acres by Tuesday morning and forced officials to close roads in the coastal city

The Franklin Fire burned close to Pepperdine University near Malibu, California, on Tuesday (10 December) prompting evacuation orders from law enforcement due to "an immediate threat to life."

Fire near Malibu prompts evacuations and threatens structures. High winds and low humidity worsen fire conditions. Thousands under evacuation orders. Peppe...

A wild brush fire, dubbed the Franklin Fire, has spread along the eastern half of Malibu causing an evacuation for students at Pepperdine University.

Firefighters battle Franklin Fire near Pepperdine University amidst Santa Ana winds. Evacuations, power cuts, and campus precautions taken.

Rapidly spreading Franklin Fire in Malibu prompts evacuations and threatens structures due to strong Santa Ana winds.

Firefighters were battling a three-alarm brushfire early Tuesday in Malibu, California, near Pepperdine University, prompting evacuations