Franklin Fire: Santa Ana winds-fueled blaze scorches Malibu area, forcing evacuations
The fire erupted during extreme Santa Ana winds. The National Weather Service issued "a particularly dangerous" red-flag warning for much of the local area for the second time in a little over a month. Those are triggered during extreme conditions, ones that can cause fires to ignite easily and spread quickly, officials said.
The firefight continues with the 4,000-acre Franklin Fire burning in Malibu. Crews will face favorable conditions as winds weaken and rain chances return to the forecast.
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