Incident Update Franklin Fire

Date:
12/17/2024
Time:
9:15 AM

PIO Media Contact Line: (323) 881-2450

Incident Facts

Name
Franklin Fire
Start Date/Time
2024-12-09
Incident Status
Active
Location
Malibu Canyon Road, Malibu Creek State Park
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Under Investigation
Counties
Los Angeles
Administration Unit
Unified Command: CAL FIRE IMT 4, Los Angeles County Fire Department, and the Los Angeles County Sheriff
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
4,037
Containment
63%
Structures Threatened
0
Structures Destroyed
20
Structures Damaged
28
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

Moderate Santa Ana winds with gusts of 35-50 MPH will develop today and continue into Wednesday, paired with low humidity. A RED FLAG WARNING is in effect from 3:00 PM today until 6:00 PM Wednesday.

Firefighters are focused on:

  • Strengthening control lines in steep, rugged terrain.
  • Mop-up and patrol around structures.
  • Stabilizing fire lines to prevent erosion.

A Watershed Emergency Response Team has been ordered to assess potential hazards.

Safety Reminder: Stay alert to changing fire conditions please use caution while driving in the affected areas due to fire personnel and equipment still working in the area.

For more information visit Alert Center / Franklin Fire Update

 

Federal Assistance

Fire Management Assistance Grants (FMAG) have been approved by FEMA for this incident.

Incident Photos and Videos

2024 Franklin Incident l CAL FIRE Flickr

2024 Franklin Incident Briefings

Franklin Fire Demographics

Franklin Fire Impacted Population Demographics

Evacuation Zones

Evacuation Information:

Evacuation Warnings

*All Evacuation Warnings have been lifted.

Road Closures

Visit Public Works - Los Angeles County to stay up to date on current road closures and opening dates.

Assigned Resources

Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.

Engines
37
Water Tenders
2
Helicopters
4
Dozers
1
Hand Crews
16
Total Personnel
819

Cooperating Agencies

Name Phone Address URL
California Highway Patrol, Office of Emergency Management, Public Works, CalTrans, Animal Care and Control, American Red Cross, California State Parks, CAL FIRE, CAL OES, National Park Service, So Cal Gas, GFP Response, Southern California Edison, LA County Community Fire Brigade