Hundreds of firefighters are racing to control a fast-moving Southern California wildfire that’s threatening the wealthy town of Malibu and has forced the evacuation of thousands of residents.
The Franklin fire has swelled to more than 2,700 acres and remained completely out of control as of Tuesday afternoon, according to Cal Fire, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.
The blaze has grown rapidly since it was sparked late Monday, whipped by strong, dry winds with gusts expected to reach 129 kilometers per hour. The National Weather Service has warned the "particularly dangerous situation” will continue through 2 p.m. local time, adding that the windy conditions will pose a significant threat through Wednesday.