The Malibu Franklin Fire has prompted evacuations and raised concerns over the safety of homes owned by several high-profile celebrities. Among those potentially affected are Beyoncé and Jay-Z, Jennifer Aniston, Jonah Hill, Julia Roberts, Lady Gaga, and Nicolas Cage, according to reports from Newsweek and Extra.
Oscar-winning actress Mira Sorvino confirmed on Twitter that she had evacuated her family amid the blaze. “All my Malibu friends and neighbors, I pray that you are safe. We evacuated in the middle of the night, kids and pets all accounted for! Scary times!!” she wrote, sharing the anxiety gripping the community.
Dick Van Dyke, one of many celebrities with homes in Malibu, said he and his wife, Arlene Silver, had evacuated as the fire swept in. The actor turns 99 on Friday. "Arlene and I have safely evacuated with our animals except for Bobo escaped as we were leaving," said Van Dyke, referring to one of their cats. "We're praying he'll be OK and that our community in Serra Retreat will survive these terrible fires."
The fire, which has spread rapidly due to strong winds and dry conditions, poses a significant threat to the luxurious homes nestled in Malibu’s scenic coastal hills.
It was not immediately known how the blaze, named the Franklin Fire, started. It tore through part of Malibu, a community of about 10,000 people on the western edge of Los Angeles renowned for its stunning scenery of seaside bluffs and Zuma Beach featured in Hollywood films.
Thousands of Southern California residents were under evacuation orders and warnings Tuesday as firefighters battled a wind-driven wildfire that burned near celebrities' seaside mansions, horse farms and Pepperdine University.
A "minimal number" of homes burned, but the exact amount wasn't immediately known, Los Angeles County Fire Department Chief Anthony C. Marrone said.
More than 8,100 homes and other structures were under threat late Monday, including more than 2,000 where residents were ordered to evacuate - some of whom fled on foot with their horses. Another 6,000 people were warned to be prepared to flee at a moment's notice as Santa Ana winds with gusts reached 40 mph (64 kph) and made for erratic fire conditions.
By Tuesday afternoon, meteorologists said the strongest winds had passed danger but remained - especially in the mountains - through Wednesday.
The fire erupted shortly before 11 p.m. Monday and swiftly moved south, jumping over the famous Pacific Coast Highway and extending all the way to the ocean, where large homes line the beach and rugged inland canyons are notoriously fire prone. At one point, flames threatened the historic Malibu Pier, but the structure was protected, officials said.
The Woolsey Fire that roared through Malibu in 2018, killing three people and destroying 1,600 homes, was sparked by Edison equipment.
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