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This page has been activated for the Franklin Fire.

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County of Los Angeles Emergency Map

This map is intended for regional emergencies that pose significant threat to large numbers of people and/or property. Check media and local fire and/or law enforcement for information about smaller, localized events.

County of Los Angeles Emergency Map

This map is intended for regional emergencies that pose significant threat to large numbers of people and/or property. Check media and local fire and/or law enforcement for information about smaller, localized events.

Franklin Fire Update — December 12, 2024

CalFire and LA County officials provide an update on the Franklin Fire.

Evacuations

Evacuation Terminology Definitions

  • Evacuation Order: Immediate threat to life. This is a lawful order to LEAVE NOW. The area is lawfully closed to public access.
  • Evacuation Warning: Potential threat to life and/or property.  Those who require additional time to evacuate, and those with pets and livestock should leave now.
  • Shelter In Place: Go indoors. Shut and lock doors and windows. Prepare to self-sustain until further notice and/or contacted by emergency personnel for additional direction.

Evacuation Orders 

Evacuation Warnings: 

Shelter in Place

  • Per Pepperdine University, the Shelter in Place protocol for the campus was activated and all members of the campus community are to follow instructions from University officials.

Human Shelters

Shelter locations are available at the following locations:

Evacuation Shelter:

  • Santa Monica Unified School District Facility at 2802 4th St., Santa Monica , CA 90405
    • Pets in crates welcome

Animal Shelters

Small Animals:

  • Agoura Animal Care Center – 29525 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills, CA 91301

Large Animals:

  • Pierce College: 6201 Winnetka Ave, Woodland Hills, CA 91367

Impacts to LA County Services

LA County Library

  • The Malibu Library is closed due to the Franklin Fire. Please visit LACountyLibrary.org to access online resources

Health Alerts

Public Health reminds residents in the affected areas to take precautions to protect their health and well-being after a fire. When returning home after a fire, it is important to know the proper steps and actions to take to clean, rebuild and recover safely.

Learn more at https://publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/Wildfire/.

Road Closures

Road Closures/Cierres de Carrerteras:

  • Pacific Coast Highway closed between Tuna Canyon Road and Latigo Canyon Road. Will only be open to residents with official ID.
  • Los Virgenes Road at Mulholland Highway
  • See links below for further road closure information

More information on road closures can be found by visiting the following:

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