Toxic Fire Debris Forces Indefinite Beach Closures Along Los Angeles Coast
Los Angeles County officials have ordered an indefinite closure of beaches from Malibu to Playa del Rey due to hazardous fire debris runoff after recent rainfall. The closure affects major beaches including Dockweiler and Santa Monica State Beach, with both water contact and beach access prohibited due to potentially toxic chemicals.
Devastating Fires Reduce Los Angeles County Communities to Ashes
Multiple wildfires driven by hurricane-force winds have destroyed over 9,000 structures across 35,000 acres in Malibu and Altadena, marking California's costliest disaster. The catastrophic blazes, fueled by extreme weather conditions, overwhelmed firefighting capabilities and forced thousands to evacuate with minutes' notice.
Malibu's Franklin Fire Rages: Over 3,800 Acres Burned as Santa Ana Winds Fuel Destruction
A devastating brush fire near Malibu has forced evacuations and threatened Pepperdine University, destroying multiple structures amid hazardous Santa Ana wind conditions. Fire crews battle the zero-percent contained blaze as arson investigators examine its cause, while preventive power shutoffs affect thousands.
Pepperdine Students Take Shelter as Franklin Fire Threatens Malibu Campus
Students and faculty at Pepperdine University were forced to shelter in campus buildings as a fast-moving wildfire threatened the Malibu area. The Franklin Fire has burned over 1,800 acres, prompting evacuations and road closures while firefighters battle the blaze amid dangerous Santa Ana wind conditions.