What will remain of Malibu, its iconic beaches and its celebrity homes? The Californian coast is currently engulfed in fire. Franklin Fire. In a few hours, the fire went from around forty hectares destroyed to more than 1,200 on Tuesday evening, reports CNN. According to Los Angeles County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone, an initial material report shows seven buildings destroyed and eight others damaged. Although no injuries have yet been reported, many residents have had to leave their homes. This is particularly the case for several celebrities.
Legendary “Mary Poppins” actor Dick Van Dykewho celebrated his 99th birthday on Friday, announced on Facebook that he and his wife Arlene Silver had fled their home “safely”. “We were able to take all our animals with us, except Bobo (their cat, editor’s note) who escaped when we were leaving,” he said. Other personalities like Cher and Barbra Streisand were also forced to leave the premises. Actor Mark Hamill was confined on Tuesday as the fire intensified. “We are on lockdown because of the Malibu fires. Stay safe, everyone! I’m not allowed to leave the house, which fits perfectly with my lifestyle as an old recluse,” he wrote on Instagram.
Schools closed and lack of electricity
All Malibu schools were closed Tuesday. Several San Diego County schools were also…
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