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Franklin fire in Malibu explodes over 3,000 acres as Dick Van Dyke and Cher evacuated from…

Cher. Photo: Getty

Cher. Photo: Getty

Julia Musto and Stuti Mishra

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A fast-moving wildfire has scorched over 3,000 acres in Malibu, forcing 20,000 residents to flee as flames advanced on homes, horse farms, and Pepperdine University.

The Franklin Fire, yet another late-year wildfire fanned by fierce Santa Ana winds, has left a trail of destruction as officials confirmed seven structures destroyed and eight damaged.

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