Franklin wildfire spreads to Malibu community
Evacuation orders and warnings have been issued for 20,000 Southern California residents as firefighters battle a wind-driven wildfire that started near a celebrity’s beachfront mansion in Malibu. (AP)
In Malibu, California, thousands of people have fled their homes as the Franklin Fire engulfs the city. Some of them are famous residents.
On Monday, the fire spread across the region, made worse by dry land and Santa Ana winds. According to Cal Fire, six buildings were damaged and nine were destroyed. Only 7% of the fire has been extinguished. Stars who reportedly have homes in the disaster area include Beyoncé and her husband, the ill-fated music mogul Jay-Z, actress Julia Roberts and pop star Lady Gaga. It is unclear whether the stars’ homes were affected by the fire.
Meanwhile, stars including Dick Van Dyke, Jane Seymour and Brooke Burke took to social media to share the devastation in their communities, with many evacuating their children and beloved animals.
Malibu wildfires surround Dick Van Dyke’s home. 98-year-old star “evacuated safely”
A map shows the approximate locations of Jane Seymour, Dick Van Dyke and Mark Hamill’s homes as wildfires continue in Southern California. (Fox News)
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Treasured legend Van Dyke told his followers that he and his wife Arlene Silver, his longtime girlfriend, needed to leave Malibu.
“Arlene and I evacuated safely with the animals, except (the cat) Bobo, who ran away when we left. We hope he’s safe and sound,” Van Dyke said Wednesday. We pray that our community at Serra Retreat survives this terrible fire.” on his official Facebook page.
Dick Van Dyke fled his Malibu home with his wife and most of his pets. When he returned home, he found his cat Bobo. (Paul Morigi/Getty Images, Apex/Mega)
Hours later, the veteran actor commented that he was reunited with his feline friend.
“I found Bobo as soon as I got home this morning. Bobo’s disappearance sparked a lot of interest and a call was made to animal control. Thankfully, Bobo was easy to find. , he was never in any harm’s way,” Van Dyke said.
On Thursday morning, Van Dyke appeared on the “Today” show and described the harrowing evacuation process.
“It came over the hill. You could see it,” he said of the fire. “I was trying to crawl to the car, but I was too exhausted to stand up. Then three neighbors came and carried me out, and then they came back and put out a small fire in the guesthouse. He saved me.”
Mark Hamill provided levity amid wildfires raging across Malibu. (Axel/Bauer Griffin/Getty Images)
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Mark Hamill was unable to evacuate Malibu due to the Franklin wildfire. The “Star Wars” actor took to social media to alert fans that he was on lockdown.
“Everyone please stay safe! I’m not allowed to leave the house. This fits my geriatric recluse lifestyle,” the 73-year-old wrote.
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Burke, a former “Dancing with the Stars” champion and television personality, said she and her family are safe after being evacuated from their home in Malibu. The mother of four shared photos on her Instagram, one of which showed her standing next to a firefighter who appeared to be patrolling the area. .
Brooke Burke shared an update on her family after being evacuated from Malibu. (Dia DiPaspil/Getty Images, Brooke Burke Instagram)
“Prayers to Malibu… What a wonderful community. We love our home and are fighting to protect it, but somehow we find ourselves paying homage to this sacred place disaster after disaster.” The disaster continues.Thank you to my friends who have reached out to me. To our families, gardeners, partners, neighbors, over 1,000 first responders, law enforcement, volunteers, and workers, Mother Nature and our brave firefighters navigating wicked uncertainty. Thank you so much to all of you. The wind is blowing,” she wrote.
In another video shared on her Instagram Story, Burke told her followers that her children, animals and home were all safe.
“My heart truly breaks for my friends and neighbors who can’t say the same thing. … It’s been a tough time in Malibu,” she said.
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On Wednesday, actress Seymour shared a creepy image of Malibu on fire on Instagram.
Jane Seymour shared a photo of the raging fire. (Jane Seymour/Instagram)
“The fires in our area are a stark reminder of how quickly life can change. Thankfully, my family and I were able to evacuate safely, but my thoughts are with the “And all the people at risk, and the brave firefighters who are risking everything to protect us,” she wrote, “and the many others who call Malibu home.” “Let’s continue to support each other, stay informed and stay hopeful. Our community is strong, and together we will get through this difficult time.”
Seymour took photos of the exterior of her home to show how close the fire was to her property. (Jane Seymour/Instagram)
In another post, Seymour shared a video of the raging fire and wrote that he and his family had to evacuate the area.
“The Franklin Fire continues to burn in Malibu and is very close to our homes, but we continue to evacuate and are safe. We are risking everything to protect our city.” We are deeply grateful to our amazing firefighters and Malibu’s amazing volunteer fire department for their dedication to our “home and our community,” she wrote.
“This fire reminds us of the strength, courage, resilience and compassion that unites us in the most difficult of times. As always, let us support and uplift each other.
Seymour, who lives in Malibu, was forced to evacuate his home with his family. (Stefan Cardinale/Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images)
“Thank you to everyone fighting the flames and keeping us safe. Your courage is extraordinary.”
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Mira Sorvino said she and her family managed to escape from Malibu. (Andrew Toth/WireImage/Getty Images)
Actress Mira Sorvino offered prayers to the Malibu community after being evacuated. The “Mighty Aphrodite” star told X: “To all my friends and neighbors in Malibu, I hope you’re all safe. We evacuated in the middle of the night, and our children and pets were all taken into account! It’s a scary time!” he wrote.
Sorvino and her husband, actor Christopher Backus, have four children, two of whom are under 18.
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Cher was reportedly evacuated from her Malibu home due to the Franklin Fire. (Kevin Mazur/Getty Images, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame)
The New York Times first reported that Cher was forced to evacuate her home in Malibu. A representative for the singer told Fox News Digital that Cher, 78, “has not yet returned home.”
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Fox News Digital reached out to several more stars who own property in the area.
