Malibu fires live: Franklin wildfire burns 4,000 acres; officials warn it will take ‘number of days’ to contain

By Julia Musto,Stuti Mishra,James Liddell

A fast-moving wildfire has scorched more than 4,000 acres in Malibu, forcing 20,000 residents to flee as flames race towards homes, horse farms and Pepperdine University.

The Franklin Fire, another late-year wildfire fanned by fierce Santa Ana winds, has left a trail of destruction as officials confirmed nine structures were destroyed and six damaged. Fire officials say it will take a “number of days” to put out the blaze, according to NBC Los Angeles. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.