Update #10 – Malibu Campus / Franklin Fire Update

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Fire activity around Pepperdine’s Malibu campus has greatly diminished as the Franklin Fire has burned through most of the fuel immediately surrounding campus, but some flames are still visible in small pockets of campus. Firefighters continue to respond to and put out lingering hot spots and protect structures. Early analysis indicates there has been little to no damage to structures around campus, and no injuries have been reported. The EOC continues to monitor conditions on campus and within the local Malibu area while firefighters put out lingering fires. The community will remain in the shelter-in-place protocol in the Payson Library and the Tyler Campus Center overnight, and an announcement will be made in the morning when it can be lifted.

With regard to the ongoing power outage, Southern California Edison (SCE) has indicated that they must inspect their circuits before restoring power. They also require confirmation from response agencies that roadways and conditions are safe to proceed with these inspections, which they anticipate will occur tomorrow morning.

Current road conditions are noted below:

  • Malibu Canyon Road remains closed from Mulholland Drive to PCH; 
  • PCH is closed from Topanga Canyon Boulevard to Kanan Dume Road, with no current exit access turning right from John Tyler Drive.

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