Parts of Malibu are currently under mandatory evacuation as firefighters work to control the Franklin Fire, which was discovered on Monday night and has since spread to impact other structures, such as the Malibu Pier. The cause of the fire is under investigation. The City of Malibu has issued mandatory evacuation orders for multiple areas, while most of Malibu has had its power shut off to assist firefighters. The LA County Fire Department and LA County Sheriffs are conducting evacuations door-to-door, and residents are urged to follow evacuation directions from authorities. The fire was discovered following a red flag warning issued by the National Weather Service for most of Ventura and Los Angeles counties due to critical fire conditions. The warning is expected to remain in place until Wednesday evening. This article will be updated as more information becomes available. Julia, a reporter for USA TODAY, is covering the story. She can be reached on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok, or via email.
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