FIRE UPDATES: Evacuation orders & warnings in effect. PCH closures. Power restored in some areas. 12/11/24 7:30 PM UPDATE: Franklin Fire - 4037 Acres Burned, 7% Contained,[...]

FIRE UPDATES FOR MALIBU - evacuation orders and warnings for central malibu. pch lane closures

12/11/24 7:30 PM UPDATE: Franklin Fire - 4037 Acres Burned, 7% Contained, evacuation orders & warnings still in effect.

Mandatory Evacuation Order (MAL-C113A, C112, C111)
South of Piuma Road, north of the Pacific Ocean coastline, east of Puerco Canyon Road/Corral Canyon Park, west of Los Flores Canyon Road, Between the Pacific Ocean coastline and Tuna Canyon Park to the west of Tuna Canyon Road. Look up evacuation maps:

Evacuation Warning (C113C MAL-C113B, KAN-U017)
East of Trancas Canyon Road and Kanan Dune Road, west of Topanga Canyon Blvd/Surfview Drive, south of Mulholland Highway, north of Evacuation Order boundary. Includes Topanga Zone 8 and 10.

Shelter Open and Active: Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District (SMMUSD), 2802 4th Street, Santa Monica (crated small animals accepted).

For Animals:
Small animals: Agoura Animal Shelter (29525 Agoura Rd.)
Large animals: Pierce College (6201 Winnetka Ave.)

Pepperdine EOC lifted their shelter-in-place order. Campus conditions are safe for members of the community to return to student residences and on-campus homes.

SMMUSD reports that all Malibu Schools will remain closed through Thursday 12/12 at this time.

SCE crews have restored power to Merlin, Cuthbert, Maguire, and Nicolas circuits. See SCE outage updates: https://www.sce.com/.

Traffic lights along PCH are all operational. Traffic lights at Malibu Canyon Rd/ Civic Center Way and Winter Canyon RD/Civic Center Way are still down.

Hard Road Closures:
-Malibu Canyon Road remains closed from Mulholland Hwy to PCH;
- Civic Center Way northbound to Malibu Canyon Road;
- PCH is closed from Topanga Canyon Boulevard to Kanan Dume Road;
- Las Virgenes to Mulholland southbound
- Las Virgenes to Lost Hills southbound
- PCH closed Las Flores to Corral Canyon
- Las Virgenes Road closed from Mulholland Hwy to PCH
- Mulholland closed to Cold Canyon Road to Stunt Road
- Saddle Peak Road to Tuna Canyon Road

We recognize that cellular communication remains an issue.
- Tune into local radio stations including 99.1 FM KBUU for updates using handheld and car radios, which will work when the power is out.
- Visit malibucity.org and lacounty.gov/emergency for emergency information.
- Use the Watch Duty App for real-time fire tracking.
- Check the Genasys Evacuation Map for the latest evacuation zones: https://protect.genasys.com

Stay Updated and Stay Safe
We urge everyone to stay informed, follow evacuation orders and warnings, and prepare to act quickly if conditions change. Thank you for your resilience and cooperation during this challenging time. Together, we will face this crisis and emerge stronger as a community.

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UPDATE: 12/11/2024 - SCE has restored power to the Merlin, Cuthbert and Maguire Circuits in Malibu. PSPS power outages continue in other areas of Malibu. Merlin - Latigo Cyn - Malibu Lagoon, 2-4 miles inland. Galahad - Approximately the western edge of Point Dume to Point Mugu and two to four miles inland. Maguire - North of Point Dume, approximately from Decker Rd eastward to Winding Way and about three miles inland. See outage status: www.sce.com/psps

Due to the Franklin Fire and PCH closure, trash service is suspended from Topanga Canyon to Kanan Dume Road.

UPDATE: 12/11/2024, 10:45 AM - The Franklin Fire has now burned 3,983 acres and remains at 7% containment. Preliminary reports indicate that seven structures have been destroyed, and eight have been damaged. Our thoughts are with all those affected by this devastating event. See CalOES Franklin Fire Incident website

• Mandatory Evacuation Order (MAL-C113A, C112, C111)
  South of Piuma Road, north of the Pacific Ocean coastline, east of Puerco Canyon Road/Corral Canyon Park, west of Los Flores Canyon Road, Between the Pacific Ocean coastline and Tuna Canyon Park to the west of Tuna Canyon Road
• Evacuation Warning (C113C MAL-C113B, KAN-U017)
  East of Trancas Canyon Road and Kanan Dune Road, west of Topanga Canyon Blvd/Surfview Drive, south of Mulholland Highway, north of Evacuation Order boundary. Includes Topanga Zone 8 and 10

Shelters Open and Active

• Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District (SMMUSD), 2802 4th Street, Santa Monica (crated small animals accepted).
• Calabasas Community Center. (27040 Malibu Hills Rd.)
• For Animals:
  • Small animals: Agoura Animal Shelter (29525 Agoura Rd.)
  • Large animals: Pierce College (6201 Winnetka Ave.)

Road Closures

• Soft until end of Red flag Event at 6 PM
• Topanga Canyon at PCH to Mulholland Drive
• Old Topanga to Mulholland Hwy

Hard Closures

• Las Virgenes at Mulholland Hwy
• PCH Topanga to Kanan
• Malibu Canyon
• Mulholland and Cold Canyon
• Saddle peak at Tuna
• Mulholland at Stunt Road

Resources and Response

• Over 1,500 firefighters and 13 federal, state, and local agencies are actively responding to this incident. Their efforts are critical to protecting our community, and we thank them for their tireless bravery and dedication.

Communication and Information

Stay Updated and Stay Safe
We urge everyone to stay informed, follow evacuation orders and warnings, and prepare to act quickly if conditions change. Thank you for your resilience and cooperation during this challenging time. Together, we will face this crisis and emerge stronger as a community.

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UPDATE 12/11/24 7:00 AM

The fire grew an additional 600 acres from this morning. There are over 1,500 firefighters assigned to the incident. A Red Flag Warning remains in effect until tomorrow afternoon.

3,983 acres 7% containment

SoCal Edison crews have begun inspections on limited circuits for possible re-energization. View status at SCE.com/Outage

Road Closure Status:

• Hard Closures:
  • PCH from Kanan to Topanga
  • Malibu Canyon Road at Mulholland Highway to Pacific Coast Highway
  • Las Virgenes Road at Mulholland Highway to Pacific Coast Highway
• Soft Closures:
  • Pacific Coast Highway closed between Carbon Canyon and Corral Canyon Road (Open to only those actively evacuating the area)
  • Old Topanga Canyon Road at Mulholland Highway to Topanga Canyon Boulevard (Open to residents)

Evacuations

• Mandatory Evacuation Order:
  • Areas east of Latigo Canyon, west of Topanga Beach Driveway, and south of Baller Motorway, including the Big Rock and Las Flores Communities.
• Evacuation Warning:
  • Areas east of Trancas, south of Hidden Highlands Road, and west of Crestline Drive. Residents in these areas should remain ready to evacuate if conditions worsen.

Shelters Open and Active

• Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District (SMMUSD), 2802 4th Street, Santa Monica (crated small animals accepted).
• Calabasas Community Center. (27040 Malibu Hills Rd.)

For Animals

• Small animals: Agoura Animal Shelter (29525 Agoura Rd.)
• Large animals: Pierce College (6201 Winnetka Ave.)

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UPDATE: 12/10/2024, 12:50 PM. Evacuation order for central & western Malibu, evac warning for areas west of Pt Dume due to Franklin fire. Click for details.

Evacuation Order - Level 3: MAL-C113A (east of Kanan), C112 (West of Carbon & East of Puerco Canyon Road), C111 (Tuna Canyon & Carbon Cayon Road). Evacuation Warning: C113C (West of Latigo Cyn & East of Kanan Dume). MAL-C113B (West of Kanan & east of Sea Star Dr). KAN-U017 (N of Upper Ramirez Cyn). Traffic signals out at PCH at Healtherfliff, Busch & Trancas, blinking red at PCH & Malibu Cyn, Paradise Cove.

PCH is closed from Topanga to Kanan, Malibu Cyn is closed. Las Virgenes is closed from Mulholland to Lost Hills.

Look up Genasys Protect Evacuation Zones and find emergency information at https://protect.genasys.com/search?z=14&latlon=34.153973%2C-118.64738.

SCE PSPS power shutoff in effect in much of Malibu. Come to a complete stop at malfunctioning traffic signals. Residents should monitor emergency information on AM/FM radio and 99.1 FM KBUU using handheld and car radios, which will work when the power is out.

Extremely dangerous fire conditions continue across Malibu (high winds).

The City has set up an Emergency Information and Supplies Station at Zuma Beach, offering updates, food, water, first aid assistance. City emergency information is posted at www.malibucity.org, alerts are posted at www.malibucity.org/alerts.

Fire currently 2592 acres, zero % containment.

The fire has spread across south across PCH and is threatening structures on Malibu Road, near Malibu Pier, Serra, Civic Center, Malibu Knolls, Sweetwater Mesa, and other neighborhoods in central Malibu.

LA County Fire Dept is on scene. LA County Sheriffs are conducting evacuations door-to-door. Follow evacuation directions from police and fire officials.

The City has activated the Emergency Operations Center (EOC).

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Mandatory evacuations in place for Serra Retreat due to a brush fire in Malibu Cyn 3 miles N of PCH. LA County Fire Dept is on scene. Rapid rate of spread. Genasys Zone is MAL-C112. The City has activated the Emergency Operations Center (EOC). Pacific Coast Highway is closed from Carbon Cyn to Corral Cyn.

SCE PSPS power shutoffs in large areas of Malibu. Go to www.sce.com/psps for outage map and information.

SMMUSD Update: Due to the ongoing fire and safety concerns, all Malibu schools are closed today, December 10, until further notice. Authorities are urging residents and visitors to stay clear of the area, as the fire continues to pose a significant threat.

FIRE UDPATE: EVACUATION/SHELTER INFO: Palisades Recreation Center at 851 Alma Real Dr. has been upgraded to an evacuation center, currently open, accepting pets in carriers or crates. Large animal evacuation site at Palisades Recreation Center at Large animal shelter available at Pierce College in Woodland Hills (6201 Winnetka Ave at Victory Blvd). SCE is offering a discounted rate at certain hotels for people who are evacuated, listed at: https://www.sce.com/outage-center/customer-resources-and-support/hotel-discounts. See Malibu emergency information at www.malibucity.org.

UPDATE: 12/10/2024, 3AM - The Franklin Fire, started in Malibu Cyn, has spread south across PCH to Malibu Road near Webb Way, and across PCH into the Malibu Pier area. Malibu Pier and other structures are impacted. Structures are impacted on Malibu Knolls Rd and Sweetwater Cyn.

Mandatory evacuations are in effect for all of Zones MAL-C112 and MAL-C111 and Evacuation Warning for MAL-C113 in Malibu due to the Franklin Fire in Malibu Cyn. MAL-C111 *Approximately Tuna Creek to Carbon Beach. MAL-C112 *Approximately Carbon Beach to Puerco Canyon. MAL-C113 *Approximately Puerco Canyon to Trancas Canyon.

UPDATE: 12/10, 1:20 AM - Large animal evacuation site at Palisades Recreation Center at 851 Alma Real Dr. Large animal shelter available at Pierce College in Woodland Hills (6201 Winnetka Ave at Victory Blvd). Brush fire in Malibu Cyn, 3 miles N of PCH. malibucity.org/alerts.

• Follow evacuation directions from police and fire officials.
• Red Flag Warning, extremely dangerous fire conditions in Malibu due to strong Santa Ana winds & very low humidity.
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• Be prepared for potential fires, evacuations, power & traffic signal outages, hazardous roads. Come to a complete stop at any malfunctioning traffic signal.
• Check your emergency plan and supplies, including evacuation routes and reunification locations, and plan for your pets.
• Check on neighbors who are disabled or elderly to ensure they are informed and able to evacuation.
• People with disabilities, and those who rely on medical or mobility devices, and owners of horses and livestock should consider leaving the area early.
• Closely monitor weather conditions and emergency information on local news, especially AM / FM radio and 99.1 FM KBUU with handheld and car radios, which will work when the power is out.
• Review LA County's Power Outage Preparedness Guide https://ready.lacounty.gov/power-outage/
• Monitor the LA County Genasys Emergency and Evacuation website https://protect.genasys.com/search. ;

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UPDATE 12/9/2024: SCE expects to shut off power to several circuits across much of Malibu tonight 12/9, 6:25PM for PSPS due to fire hazard. Look up the circuits that may be shut off at www.sce.com/psps. Look up your circuit map at www.malibucity.org/psps

• Red Flag Warning, extremely dangerous fire conditions in Malibu Mon Dec. 9 - Wed, Dec. 11 due to strong Santa Ana winds with gusts up to 45 - 65 MPH at coasts/valleys and 60 - 80 MPH at mountains/foothills and very low humidity. See NWS weather information: https://www.weather.gov/lox/.
• Potential PSPS power shutoffs in Malibu Dec. 9 - 11 due to fire danger. Be prepared for potential power and traffic signal outages, fires, evacuations and hazardous roads. Come to a complete stop at any malfunctioning traffic signal under CA law.

Check www.SCE.com/PSPS for power outage information. Review LA County's Power Outage Preparedness Guide https://ready.lacounty.gov/power-outage/

Be prepared for potential fires, evacuations, power & traffic signal outages, hazardous roads. Come to a complete stop at any malfunctioning traffic signal.

Check your emergency plan and supplies, including evacuation routes and reunification locations, and plan for your pets.

People with disabilities, and those who rely on medical or mobility devices, and owners of horses and livestock should consider leaving the area early.

Be extremely cautious with any activities that could start a fire, such as working with landscaping equipment.

Trancas Park and Charmlee Park will be closed Monday through Wednesday.

Closely monitor weather conditions and emergency information on local news, especially AM / FM radio and 99.1 FM KBUU with handheld and car radios, which will work when the power is out.

Look up and note your zone on Genasys Zone, LA County's emergency information website at https://protect.genasys.com/search. During a disaster, evacuation, shelter and other emergency information will be posted there, and agencies will use those zones in messaging.

Make sure you are signed up for emergency alerts from City of Malibu, at www.malibucity.org/alerts, and LA County, at https://ready.lacounty.gov/alert. All City emergency information is posted on the website MalibuCity.org and all current alerts are posted at MalibuCity.org/alerts.

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