CO2: 423.85 ppmA wildfire, labeled the Franklin Fire, has spread across more than 2,500 acres along California’s Pacific coastline, including Malibu.
The blaze comes as much of Southern California is under red flag warnings due to fierce Santa Ana winds, low humidity and extremely dry vegetation.
The Franklin Fire had spread more then 2,200 acres by Tuesday morning and forced officials to close roads in the coastal city
The National Weather Service issued warnings of critical wildfire weather in portions of Los Angeles and Ventura counties as well as the Inland Empire and San Bernardino Mountains.
An unusual warm weekend followed by dry conditions and gusty Santa Ana winds is expected to bring elevated fire danger to Los Angeles and Ventura counties next week.
Red flag warnings due to “critical” fire weather blanket much of Southern California from Monday morning into Wednesday.
Hollywood legend Dick Van Dyke confirmed on Facebook that he and his wife, Arlene, were among the Malibu residents to evacuate.
The rare "Particularly Dangerous Situation" red flag warning indicates the heightened threat of fast-spreading wildfires.