The Franklin Fire has burned 2,713 acres in Malibu, prompting evacuations and a shelter-in-place order at the Pepperdine University campus, which has since been lifted.

MALIBU, Calif. — The wildfire ... Pepperdine University officials said the campus was designed in the 1960s with fire safety in mind due to the region's experience with wildfires.

A massive brushfire broke out in Malibu, California. Pepperdine University issued a shelter in place on campus. The fire occurred as parts of Los Angeles County were placed under a red flag ...

Members of the Malibu community criticized the "shelter in-place" policy at Pepperdine University, which encouraged students to stay on campus as the Woolsey Fire spread.

In a 1:09 a.m. X post, Pepperdine University issued the following alert: “The University is now activating its shelter-in-place protocol. All community members on the Malibu campus are directed ...

The Franklin Fire has burned 2,851 acres in Malibu, prompting evacuations and a shelter-in-place order at the Pepperdine University campus, which has since been lifted.