A wildfire that ignited near Malibu, California, has led to the evacuation of thousands of residents, including celebrities like Dick Van Dyke, Cher, and Barbra Streisand. The Franklin fire has burned over 2,800 acres and is still at 0% containment as of Tuesday night. Strong Santa Ana Winds blowing up to 40 miles per hour have fueled the fast-moving blaze. Van Dyke, who evacuated from his home in the Serra Retreat neighborhood, expressed concern for his missing cat Bobo, who escaped as they were leaving. Some residents chose to stay and fight the fires themselves in an attempt to protect their homes. The upscale Carbon Beach, also known as “Billionaire’s Beach,” was placed under evacuation order, affecting notable residents like Larry Ellison and Kanye West. The ultrawealthy enclave where Jay-Z and Beyonce have a $200 million mansion was placed under an evacuation warning. Firefighters have been deploying helicopters to drop water on the blaze, but containment efforts have been hindered by challenging weather conditions. The situation remains ongoing, with concerns for the safety of residents and their properties as the fire continues to spread.
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