Celebrities and Residents Evacuate as Malibu Wildfire Rages On

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A wildfire in Malibu, California, driven by strong Santa Ana winds, has forced the evacuation of over 20,000 people, including celebrities like Dick Van Dyke and Cher. The Franklin Fire, which started near Pepperdine University, has burned nearly 4,000 acres and destroyed several homes. Despite the efforts of over 1,500 firefighters, the fire is only 7% contained. Power outages have affected thousands, and the cause of the fire is still under investigation. No injuries have been reported, but the situation remains critical with Red Flag warnings in effect.
- Dick Van Dyke among stars forced to flee Southern California wildfire ABC News
- Cher 'Required to Evacuate Her Home' amid Dangerous Malibu Wildfire PEOPLE
- 20,000 Malibu area residents face evacuation as Red Flag fire warnings persist CNN
- Through a window, Pepperdine students watch Malibu fire engulf campus Los Angeles Times
- Firefighters battle Malibu blaze amid challenging terrain and fierce Santa Ana winds KMPH Fox 26
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