Firefighters in Malibu are containing the Franklin Fire, which has burned 4,000 acres, destroyed homes, and forced 6,300 residents, including actor Dick Van Dyke, to evacuate.
Firefighters made progress containing the Franklin Fire in Malibu, California, which has burned over 4,000 acres since Monday, forcing 6,300 people to evacuate.
The blaze, 7% contained as of Wednesday night, destroyed nine buildings and damaged six. Rugged terrain northwest of Los Angeles hindered efforts, with officials estimating containment will take several more days.
Helicopters focused on one canyon as conditions improved. No injuries or fatalities have been reported, and the cause is under investigation.
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