Malibu, United States - December 12, 2024 Los Angeles Sherrif Captain Jennifer Seetoo gives an update at the Cal Fire press conference at 12:00 noon was held at Zuma Beach, the main staging area for the Fire Dept. City officials and Fire Chiefs updated the press and community on the Malibu Fire, which was only 7 percent contained on December 12, 2024. Deputy of Public Works Carolina Hernandez gives an update at the Cal Fire press conference at 12:00 noon was held at Zuma Beach, the main staging area for the Fire Dept. City officials and Fire Chiefs updated the press and community on the Malibu Fire, which was only 7 percent contained on December 12, 2024. Deputy Fire Chief Eleni Pappas talks in front of a red Cal Fire fire engine at Zuma Beach Cal Fire staging area after the noon time press conference on Dec. 12, 2024. The Mayor of Malibu Doug Stewart speaks at the Cal Fire press conference at 12:00 noon at Zuma Beach, the main staging area for the Fire Dept. City officials and Fire Chiefs updated the press and community on the Malibu Fire, which was only 7 percent contained on December 12, 2024. Mayor Stewart expressed the City's dedication to recovery: “Malibu is a strong and resilient community. I want to thank our residents for their patience and our first responders for their heroic efforts. The City will continue to stand with you, providing the support and resources needed to rebuild and recover”. The Mayor of Malibu Doug Stewart speaks at the Cal Fire press conference at 12:00 noon at Zuma Beach, the main staging area for the Fire Dept. City officials and Fire Chiefs updated the press and community on the Malibu Fire, which was only 7 percent contained on December 12, 2024. Charred and smoking mountains during the Malibu Fire, which was only 7 percent contained on December 12, 2024. Cal Fire fireman stand by in the luxurious seaside town of Malibu, California to fight flareups of the Franklin fire, which is only 20% contained. Cal Fire crews bring in trucks and heavy equipment to protect the exclusive neighborhood near Sarah retreat center. One home already burned in the Malibu Franklin fire, and all that is left standing are brick chimneys.