Many residents in the area, including Hollywood legend Dick Van Dyke, have evacuated as the Franklin Fire sets thousands of acres ablaze.

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HONOLULU (Island News) -- The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a Red Flag Warning for the leeward areas across the state until Thursday. The weather alert comes as a warning from wind and low ...

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The Franklin Fire has burned 3,983 acres in Malibu, prompting thousands to evacuate and destroying seven structures.

The original evacuation center for the Franklin Fire is moving from its initial Pacific Palisades location to Santa Monica.

More than 1,500 firefighters are battling on the ground, supported by air tankers, Los Angeles County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone said.

Flames threatened residential areas and forced thousands to flee, as firefighters fought to contain the Franklin fire.

More than 1,500 firefighters were working on the wind-driven fire as red flag warning conditions persist into Wednesday ...

Red Flag fire warnings are expected to remain for the Malibu area along the Southern California coast into Wednesday ...

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