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From Fox News: Pepperdine University continues to be impacted by the Franklin Fire in Los Angeles County, Calif., early Tuesday morning, and a shelter-in-place remains in effect “until at least daylight,” the university said.
Pepperdine’s updates have been coming across the university’s Facebook and X pages since just before 1 a.m. local time. Daylight is expected to be just before 7 a.m. Pacific Standard Time.
The fire has now spread to cover over 1,800 acres, and is 0 percent contained, after just starting Monday night at 10:50 p.m.
The university first announced before dawn:
The University understands the worst of the fire has pushed past Pepperdine. However, there are smaller spot fires on campus that are not threatening life or structures, and fire resources remain on campus to address these spot fires as they occur.
Additionally, power remains out for much of Malibu and therefore, to ensure the safety of our community, we will maintain the shelter-in-place protocol until at least daylight. The EOC will continue to update the community.
In a follow-up post, the university announced that the campus is now considered safe.
The Pepperdine community continues to safely shelter in place in the Tyler Campus Center and Payson Library, and Bon Appétit is preparing breakfast to be served shortly at both locations. The Franklin Fire is now 1,800 acres and threatening structures in other areas of Malibu. Power remains out across much of campus and Malibu, and is expected to remain out for the foreseeable future.
As previously noted, final exams scheduled for Tuesday have been postponed. An updated final exam schedule will be released later today by the Dean’s office of each school.
A terrifying video shows the students from inside the building, looking out the windows as flames are seen approaching. Someone is heard giving them instructions for evacuating.
Pepperdine University students watch the #FranklinFire burn #Malibu from inside the campus’ buildings https://t.co/p8n9vJHVCA pic.twitter.com/nzFTiEFYdT
— FOX 11 Los Angeles (@FOXLA) December 10, 2024
New video of smoke from #FranklinFire from inside Payson Library at Pepperdine @AccuWeatherUGC @wxchanneldesk @NBCLA 2:22am PST pic.twitter.com/KxAB3gLbZ2
— Henry Adams (@henrygadams) December 10, 2024
At 7:40 am PT, Pepperdine University released a new update:
After assessing campus conditions at daybreak, the EOC is lifting the shelter-in-place protocol. Campus conditions are safe for members of the community to return to student residences and on-campus homes. The community is strongly encouraged to remain on campus and stay off Malibu roads as first responders continue to respond to the Franklin fire, which continues to threaten Malibu.
Additionally, be aware of ongoing fire suppression efforts on campus, and limit driving on campus to allow first responders easy access to spot fires which continue to flare up around campus.
Power remains out for much of the campus and Malibu area – avoid using elevators. The red flag warning continues as gusty winds remain. If conditions worsen, we may have to reinstitute our shelter in place protocols.
Dramatic footage shows firefighters trying to put out the fire, as a helicopter flies overhead and dumps water on the flames.
#FranklinFire in #Malibu pic.twitter.com/t5tfhiTGfD
— Ryan Bough (@Ryan_Bough) December 10, 2024
A plane is seen scooping up water from the ocean, then flying off to help fight the fire.
Planes scooping up ocean water to bring to the fire #franklinfire pic.twitter.com/AOzYM0P6z8
— Sara Gepp (@applegreentech) December 10, 2024
A mandatory evacuation is in place in Southern California due to an explosive brush fire in Malibu.
Officials say at least 1,700 acres have already burned, as high winds spread the fire. Students at Pepperdine University have been told to shelter in place. pic.twitter.com/WS6wrVScQy
— CBS Mornings (@CBSMornings) December 10, 2024
The fast-moving Franklin Fire is sweeping through Malibu, prompting mandatory evacuations along a large swath of the California coast early Tuesday.
The fire began as a brush fire late Monday off Malibu Canyon Road north of Pepperdine University. https://t.co/l6A6gFGfUU pic.twitter.com/R6Mn3Z7lgy
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) December 10, 2024
MALIBU: Photos taken between 12 am to 3 a.m. The #FranklinFire has now reached 1,822 Acres per @CAL_FIRE https://t.co/Hikodgsyjj pic.twitter.com/DWu2ZDKvPl
— Samantha Bravo (@samanthavbravo) December 10, 2024
#FranklinFire now over 1,800 acres. Most of Malibu and some of Topanga under mandatory evacuation orders; Pepperdine is shelter-in-place. Currently no threat to #AgouraHills but be prepared. Thank you firefighters who have been working all night during dangerous Santa Anas. pic.twitter.com/JqUS4LmC9s
— Deborah Klein Lopez (@deborahklopez) December 10, 2024
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