Pepperdine University cross survives Franklin Fire

Cross overlooking Malibu offers hope to Pepperdine University after surviving Franklin Fire
Franklin Fire Puts Pepperdine Students On Alert As Wildfire Charges Past Campus: 'Panic At First' Fear gripped Pepperdine University immediately after the blaze started as the rapidly advancing wildfire raged nearby. Normal operations at the Malibu campus ...
Franklin Fire in Malibu scorches 3,000 acres near Pepperdine University amid dangerous winds, forcing evacuations
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.
Pepperdine University cross survives Franklin Fire: ‘Grateful to God’
A cross sitting atop a hiking trail overlooking Pepperdine University in Malibu, California, has survived the Franklin Fire, which burned near the school earlier this week.
When Franklin Fire threatened Pepperdine University, school says it knew what to do
On Tuesday, heavy smoke from the Franklin Fire, burning northeast of the school, billowed over the campus 29 miles (47 kilometers) west of Los Angeles, and classes were cancelled and final exams postponed. Firefighters had not contained any part of the blaze as of Tuesday afternoon.
Roads in Malibu close as Franklin Fire burns thousands of acres near Pepperdine University
Several roads in the Malibu area near Pepperdine University remain closed Wednesday, following the Franklin Fire which has threatened thousands of structures. Local officials issued road closures in areas where the flames posed danger. Many of the roads surrounding the fire will only be accessible by emergency officials and those evacuating.
Cross overlooking Pepperdine University survives Franklin Fire
A cross sitting atop a hiking trail overlooking Pepperdine University in Malibu, California has survived the Franklin Fire, which burned near the school earlier this week. (Credit: Pepperdine Universi
Pepperdine student on campus shares firsthand account of Franklin Fire’s impact
Just hours before her finals, Pepperdine student Olivia found herself facing the terrifying Franklin Fire as it targeted her campus. This video captures her experience during the ordeal. Olivia was woken up at around 12:50 AM and instructed to head to the library along with other students.
Pepperdine University under shelter-in-place orders as Franklin Fire burns near campus
The campus community at Pepperdine University was instructed to shelter in place as the Franklin Fire threatened campus buildings and student housing.
Pepperdine students shelter in library, campus center as Malibu fire forces evacuations
A shelter-in-place order for Pepperdine University is in effect until daylight Tuesday as a result of the Franklin Fire in ...
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Franklin Fire in Malibu grows to 4,000+ acres with 30% containment after homes destroyed
The Franklin Fire burning in Malibu, and near Pepperdine University, has grown to more than 4,000 acres with 30% containment. Thousand of people have been forced to evacuate.
Here’s why Pepperdine University didn’t evacuate during the Franklin Fire
As the Franklin Fire burns areas in and around Malibu, evacuation orders sent thousands scrambling. But for students and ...
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Containment of Franklin Fire in Malibu grows, 23 structures damaged or destroyed
The Franklin Fire in Malibu Canyon spread to more than 3,000 acres by Tuesday evening. Pepperdine students required to ...
Franklin Fire in Malibu Containment Increases to 30%
The Franklin Fire in Malibu is smoldering in steep and dangerous terrain Friday and cooler weather, higher humidity and the absence of strong winds are helping firefighters minimize the spread of the ...
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Timeline: How the Franklin Fire exploded in size in its first critical hours, threatened Pepperdine
A timeline shows how the Franklin Fire was initially reported earlier this week and exploded in size during subsequent hours, ...
Nearly 2,000 firefighters battling Franklin Fire in Malibu
Nearly 2,000 first responders from multiple agencies are on the ground and in the air battling the Franklin Fire burning in ...
Malibu fire evacuees start returning home as blaze now 30% contained
Some 3,700 evacuees from the Malibu wildfire returned home on Thursday as firefighters made progress in battling the blaze that has destroyed at least six homes in the beach community that is a ...