Franklin Fire: Central Malibu & Malibu Colony Under Evacuation Order

A fire was sparked shortly before midnight tonight off Malibu Canyon Road just east of Pepperdine in Malibu. The blaze quickly erupted to 100-plus acres in minutes, driven by winds up to 50 mph on hilltops and in canyons. Local TV news quickly picked up the story, broadcasting arresting images of the blaze. While Pepperdine