Malibu, United States - December 10, 2024 Dramatic footage from @timhortonphotomalibu captures the destruction at Pepperdine University as the Franklin Fire rages through the area. The video, taken on the night of December 10 and the morning of December 11, shows the campus engulfed in flames after being hit by the devastating wildfire. The fire, which began as a 5-acre blaze on Malibu Canyon Road on December 9, has now burned over 4,000 acres, fueled by gusty winds that spread embers across the dry vegetation. Firefighters have made significant progress, with containment up to 30%, but the fire continues to smolder in steep and rugged terrain. While mandatory evacuation orders were lifted on December 13 and downgraded to warnings, some voluntary evacuation warnings remain in effect. The firefighting efforts by air have helped suppress the blaze, allowing some residents to return home, though the risk is far from over.